Bear Creek Town, Sauk County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County and Sauk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sauk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sauk County compares with Wisconsin
Sauk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sauk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Sauk County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sauk County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Sauk County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County since 2015, this page uses Sauk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Bear Creek happened on US-14 (3) and SR-130 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Bear Creek Town, Sauk County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.4% 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
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 Sauk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sauk County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 200 |
| Sth 023 | 38 |
| Ush 012 | 21 |
| Sth 033 | 18 |
| Ush 014 | 13 |
| SR-090 | 10 |
| Sth 060 | 9 |
| Sth 136 | 7 |
Bear Creek Town, Sauk County at a glance
| Population | 631 |
| Land area | 49.6 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53577) | $96,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53577) | $274,444 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sauk 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 | 38 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 50 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 39 | -23% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +8% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bear Creek Town, Sauk County
How common are truck crashes in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County?
Since 2015, 467 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sauk County (200 injured, 23 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County?
Truck crashes in Sauk County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Sauk County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bear Creek Town, Sauk County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Sauk County has 60.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bear Creek Town, Sauk 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.