Grand Rapids, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Rapids: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Rapids and Wood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wood County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Wisconsin
Wood County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Wood County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wood County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Wood County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Grand Rapids since 2015; patterns below come from Wood County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grand Rapids since 2015: SR-13 (2), SR-54 (2) and SR-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Grand Rapids fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.3% 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 15.6% 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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 013 | 45 |
| Sth 054 | 33 |
| Ush 010 | 26 |
| Sth 073 | 20 |
| Sth 080 | 15 |
| Cth A | 11 |
| Cth H | 8 |
| Sth 186 | 8 |
Grand Rapids at a glance
| Population | 7,617 |
| Land area | 20.1 sq mi |
| Density | 378 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54494) | $72,595 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54494) | $182,229 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | -16% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grand Rapids
How common are truck crashes in Grand Rapids?
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wood County (124 injured, 16 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grand Rapids?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grand Rapids?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wood County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Grand Rapids compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grand Rapids?
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.