Washington Town, Vilas County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Town, Vilas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington Town, Vilas County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
The headline for Vilas County: 31.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Vilas County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Washington Town, Vilas County since 2015; patterns below come from Vilas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Washington Town, Vilas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 31.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Vilas 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 (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 |
Washington Town, Vilas County at a glance
| Population | 1,650 |
| Land area | 41.2 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54521) | $74,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54521) | $304,652 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington Town, Vilas County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington Town, Vilas County?
74 truck crashes have been reported in Vilas County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Town, Vilas County?
February has the most truck crashes in Vilas County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington Town, Vilas County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vilas County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How does Washington Town, Vilas County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Vilas County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Town, Vilas County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.