Erin Prairie, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erin Prairie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Erin Prairie 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
St. Croix County at a glance: 1 in 58 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.7%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
St. Croix County has recorded 695 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Erin Prairie since 2015, this page uses St. Croix County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Erin Prairie happened on I-94 (2), US-63 (2), CR-D (1), CR-G (1) and SR-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Erin Prairie fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Croix County.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 2 |
| US-63 | 2 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| CR-G | 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 |
Erin Prairie at a glance
| Population | 665 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54017) | $98,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54017) | $321,781 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Erin Prairie
How many truck crashes happen in Erin Prairie?
St. Croix County has had 695 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 253 people and killing 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Erin Prairie?
The worst month is December: 10.4% of truck crashes in St. Croix County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Erin Prairie?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in St. Croix County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Erin Prairie compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
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 Erin Prairie?
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.