Sheldon Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheldon Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheldon Village 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Taylor County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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).
Taylor County at a glance: 1 in 89 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 93 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sheldon Village since 2015, this page uses Taylor County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Sheldon.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Sheldon Village fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Sheldon Village at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54766) | $66,050 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54766) | $129,689 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheldon Village
How common are truck crashes in Sheldon Village?
Taylor County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheldon Village?
September has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sheldon Village?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Sheldon Village compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Taylor County records 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sheldon Village?
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.