Springbrook, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springbrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springbrook 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Washburn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Wisconsin on 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
Washburn County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
Springbrook had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washburn County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Springbrook since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Springbrook fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
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 (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 |
Springbrook at a glance
| Population | 520 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 723 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54875) | $57,022 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54875) | $191,506 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springbrook
How many truck accidents are there in Springbrook?
Washburn County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Springbrook?
The worst month is October: 15.6% of truck crashes in Washburn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springbrook?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washburn County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Springbrook compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Washburn County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Springbrook?
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.