North Hudson, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Hudson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Hudson 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, St. Croix County is lower 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.
St. Croix County at a glance: 1 in 58 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
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 North Hudson 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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of North Hudson happened on I-94 (3), SR-36 (3), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1), CR-F (1) and Mu-Autumn Dr (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for North Hudson fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Croix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| Mu-Autumn Dr | 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 |
North Hudson at a glance
| Population | 3,819 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54016) | $113,085 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54016) | $450,648 |
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 North Hudson
How many truck crashes happen in North Hudson?
Since 2015, 695 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Croix County (253 injured, 24 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Hudson?
December has the most truck crashes in St. Croix County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Hudson?
Since 2015, St. Croix County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in North Hudson compared with Wisconsin?
St. Croix County records 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Hudson?
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.