Sayner, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sayner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sayner and Vilas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vilas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vilas County compares with Wisconsin
Vilas County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vilas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Vilas County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vilas County: 31.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 74 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vilas County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
Sayner had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Vilas County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sayner since 2015: SR-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Sayner fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vilas County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 31.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Vilas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vilas County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 045 | 10 |
| Ush 051 | 10 |
| Sth 070 | 9 |
| Sth 017 | 5 |
| Cth | 3 |
| Cth M | 3 |
| Sth 047 | 3 |
| Cth K | 2 |
Sayner at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54560) | $61,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54560) | $279,404 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vilas 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +17% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -8% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sayner
How common are truck crashes in Sayner?
74 truck crashes have been reported in Vilas County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sayner?
February has the most truck crashes in Vilas County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sayner?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vilas County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sayner compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Vilas County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sayner?
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.