Goodrich, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodrich: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goodrich 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. It runs above Wisconsin on 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 3 truck crashes reported in Goodrich since 2015, this page uses Taylor County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 20.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Goodrich happened on Shady Lane Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Goodrich fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 36.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Goodrich at a glance
| Population | 465 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54411) | $77,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54411) | $212,706 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goodrich
How many truck accidents are there in Goodrich?
Taylor County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Goodrich?
The worst month is September: 11.8% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Goodrich?
Since 2015, Taylor County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Goodrich compared with Wisconsin?
Taylor County records 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goodrich?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.