Deer Creek Town, Taylor County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County and Taylor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Taylor County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Taylor County: 1 in 89 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County since 2015, this page uses Taylor County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
20.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-A (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Deer Creek Town, Taylor County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 36.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.2% 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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Deer Creek Town, Taylor County at a glance
| Population | 667 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54480) | $68,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54480) | $176,265 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Deer Creek Town, Taylor County
How many truck accidents are there in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County?
Taylor County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County?
SR-13 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Deer Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Deer Creek Town, Taylor County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Taylor County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Deer Creek Town, 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Deer Creek Town, 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.