Roberts, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roberts: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roberts 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Roberts at a glance: I-94 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Roberts.
Overview
Police reported 695 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Croix County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Roberts had 19 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
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Roberts with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-G (1) and SR-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Roberts fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 4 |
| 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 |
Roberts at a glance
| Population | 2,476 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 821 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54023) | $108,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54023) | $382,717 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Roberts
How common are truck crashes in Roberts?
695 truck crashes have been reported in St. Croix County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 253 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Roberts?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roberts: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roberts?
Truck crashes in St. Croix County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roberts?
Since 2015, St. Croix County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Roberts compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Croix County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roberts?
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.