West Baraboo, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Baraboo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Baraboo 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 13.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 467 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sauk County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in West Baraboo since 2015, this page uses Sauk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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
I-90 leads within 10 miles of West Baraboo with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-33 (2), CR-COON Bluff Rd (1) and SR-136 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for West Baraboo fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sauk County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 15.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-COON Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 |
West Baraboo at a glance
| Population | 1,586 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,258 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53913) | $74,629 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53913) | $230,340 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 West Baraboo
How common are truck crashes in West Baraboo?
Sauk County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Baraboo?
I-90 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Baraboo since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Baraboo?
Truck crashes in Sauk County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Baraboo?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sauk County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Baraboo compare 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 West Baraboo?
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.