Richland Town, Rusk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Town, Rusk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Rusk County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 80 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rusk County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Richland Town, Rusk County since 2015, this page uses Rusk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richland since 2015: US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Richland Town, Rusk County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rusk County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 1 |
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 |
Richland Town, Rusk County at a glance
| Population | 198 |
| Land area | 23.1 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54530) | $54,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54530) | $114,699 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richland Town, Rusk County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Town, Rusk County?
Rusk County has had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Town, Rusk County?
Truck crashes in Rusk County peak in July, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richland Town, Rusk County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Rusk County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Richland Town, Rusk County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rusk County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richland Town, Rusk County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.