Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County 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 Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County: I-94 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eau Galle since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 695 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Croix County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County had 55 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Croix County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Eau Galle is I-94, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-N (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 Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Croix County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 17.0% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 5 |
| CR-N | 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 |
Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County at a glance
| Population | 1,254 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54028) | $85,341 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54028) | $267,976 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County
How many truck crashes happen in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County?
Since 2015, 695 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Croix County (253 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eau Galle: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County?
December has the most truck crashes in St. Croix County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in St. Croix County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Croix County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eau Galle Town, St. Croix 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.