Hubbard Town, Rusk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hubbard Town, Rusk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hubbard Town, Rusk County and Rusk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rusk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Rusk County compares with Wisconsin
Rusk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rusk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Rusk County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rusk County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rusk County. They injured 29 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
Hubbard Town, Rusk County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rusk County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
22.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hubbard since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Hubbard Town, Rusk County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 22.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rusk County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 33 |
| Sth 027 | 8 |
| Marshall Rd | 3 |
| SR-008 | 3 |
| Cth M | 2 |
| Cth P | 2 |
| Ellingson Ave | 2 |
| SR-027 | 2 |
Hubbard Town, Rusk County at a glance
| Population | 182 |
| Land area | 44.1 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54848) | $56,736 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54848) | $154,072 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rusk County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hubbard Town, Rusk County
How many truck crashes happen in Hubbard Town, Rusk County?
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rusk County (29 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hubbard Town, Rusk County?
The worst month is July: 17.5% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hubbard Town, Rusk County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hubbard Town, Rusk County compared with Wisconsin?
Rusk County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hubbard Town, Rusk County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.