Washington Town, Rusk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Town, Rusk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in Rusk County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across 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.
Washington Town, Rusk County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rusk County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (16.2%).
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Washington since 2015: SR-40 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Washington Town, Rusk County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-40 | 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 |
Washington Town, Rusk County at a glance
| Population | 369 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54731) | $57,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54731) | $173,002 |
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 Washington Town, Rusk County
How common are truck crashes in Washington Town, Rusk County?
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rusk County (29 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington Town, Rusk County?
The worst month is July: 17.5% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington Town, Rusk County?
Since 2015, Rusk County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Washington Town, Rusk County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rusk County has 46.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washington 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.