Deer Park, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deer Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deer Park and St. Croix County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Croix County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 695 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Croix County compares with Wisconsin
St. Croix County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Croix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Croix County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Deer Park: US-63 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Deer Park since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 695 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Croix County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Deer Park since 2015; patterns below come from St. Croix County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-G (1), SR-46 (1) and SR-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Deer Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 17.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in St. Croix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Croix County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 377 |
| Ush 063 | 34 |
| Sth 035 | 25 |
| SR-094 | 20 |
| Sth 065 | 18 |
| Ush 012 | 16 |
| Sth 064 | 15 |
| Parking Lot | 10 |
Deer Park at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54007) | $85,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54007) | $308,551 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Croix 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 | 34 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 46 | +37% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 59 | +10% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deer Park
How many truck crashes happen in Deer Park?
Since 2015, 695 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Croix County (253 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Deer Park?
NHTSA data shows US-63 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Deer Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Deer Park?
Truck crashes in St. Croix County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deer Park?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in St. Croix County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Deer Park compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Croix County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Deer Park?
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.