Taylor County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Wisconsin
Taylor County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Taylor County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Taylor County: 1 in 89 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 93 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Taylor County. They injured 33 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by 7th Ave (1) and Shady Lane Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Taylor County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 36.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| 7th Ave | 1 |
| Shady Lane Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 064 | 17 |
| Sth 013 | 15 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth M | 6 |
| Cth A | 5 |
| Cth C | 2 |
| Cth O | 2 |
| Hall Dr | 2 |
Taylor County at a glance
| Population | 20,167 |
| Land area | 975.1 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,365 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taylor County
ZIP codes in Taylor County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Taylor County
How many truck crashes happen in Taylor County?
Taylor County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Taylor County?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Taylor County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County?
Truck crashes in Taylor County peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylor County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Taylor County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Taylor County?
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.