Houlton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Houlton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Houlton 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Houlton at a glance: SR-36 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Houlton.
Overview
St. Croix County has recorded 695 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Houlton since 2015, this page uses St. Croix County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-94 (2), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1) and Irish Ave 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 Houlton fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Croix County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-36; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| Irish Ave N | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
Houlton at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54082) | $131,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54082) | $475,708 |
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. 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 Houlton
How many truck crashes happen in Houlton?
695 truck crashes have been reported in St. Croix County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 253 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Houlton?
SR-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Houlton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Houlton?
December has the most truck crashes in St. Croix County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Houlton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in St. Croix County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Houlton 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 Houlton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.