Rock Town, Wood County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Town, Wood County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Town, Wood County 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 sits below Wisconsin 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).
Wood County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Rock Town, Wood County since 2015, this page uses Wood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
15.6% 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 Rock since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-73 (1) and US-10 (1).
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 Rock Town, Wood County 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-73 | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Rock Town, Wood County at a glance
| Population | 800 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54420) | $79,899 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54420) | $218,460 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rock Town, Wood County
How many truck accidents are there in Rock Town, Wood County?
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 Rock Town, Wood County?
January has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rock Town, Wood County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wood County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Rock Town, Wood County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
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 Rock Town, Wood 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.