Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County and Sawyer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sawyer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Sawyer County compares with Wisconsin
Sawyer County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sawyer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Sawyer County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sawyer County: 27.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Sawyer County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 74 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County since 2015, this page uses Sawyer County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 18.6% of truck crashes.
27.8% 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 Sand Lake since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sawyer County.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sawyer 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 (Sawyer County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 070 | 8 |
| Ush 063 | 7 |
| Sth 027 | 5 |
| Cth B | 4 |
| Sth 077 | 4 |
| Cth K | 3 |
| Cth Bb | 2 |
| Cth F | 2 |
Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County at a glance
| Population | 952 |
| Land area | 46.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54876) | $72,794 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54876) | $279,027 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sawyer 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +62% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County
How many truck accidents are there in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Sawyer County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County?
Truck crashes in Sawyer County peak in February, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sawyer County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sawyer County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sand Lake Town, Sawyer 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.