Remington, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Remington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Remington 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 |
Wood County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wood County: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 309 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wood County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Remington had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wood County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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 Remington since 2015: SR-54 (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 Remington fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 15.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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-54 | 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 |
Remington at a glance
| Population | 230 |
| Land area | 69.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54413) | $64,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54413) | $119,492 |
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 Remington
How common are truck crashes in Remington?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 124 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Remington?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Remington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Wood County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does Remington compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Remington?
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.