Brooklyn Town, Washburn County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County and Washburn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washburn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washburn County compares with Wisconsin
Washburn County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washburn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Washburn County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Washburn County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washburn County. They injured 49 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County since 2015; patterns below come from Washburn County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
15.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brooklyn since 2015 were spread across roads: US-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Brooklyn Town, Washburn County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washburn County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.8% 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 Washburn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washburn County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 053 | 36 |
| Ush 063 | 15 |
| Sth 070 | 6 |
| Sth 077 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| Cth K | 2 |
| SR-063 | 2 |
| Bear Lake Rd | 1 |
Brooklyn Town, Washburn County at a glance
| Population | 313 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54888) | $63,971 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54888) | $243,071 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washburn 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +61% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +49% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brooklyn Town, Washburn County
How many truck crashes happen in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washburn County (49 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County?
Truck crashes in Washburn County peak in October, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County?
Since 2015, Washburn County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brooklyn Town, Washburn County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washburn County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brooklyn Town, Washburn 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.