Somerset, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerset: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somerset 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in St. Croix County: 1 in 58 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
St. Croix County has recorded 695 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Somerset had 16 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
Truck crashes peak in December (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Road surface: 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerset since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-G (1), Mu-William St N (1), SR-36 (1), SR-65 (1) and SR-95 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Somerset fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 17.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-G | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 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 |
Somerset at a glance
| Population | 3,382 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,019 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54025) | $86,930 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54025) | $386,092 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Somerset
How many truck accidents are there in Somerset?
St. Croix County has had 695 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 253 people and killing 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Somerset?
Truck crashes in St. Croix County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Somerset?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in St. Croix County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Somerset compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
St. Croix County records 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Somerset?
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.