Saratoga, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saratoga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saratoga 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).
Saratoga at a glance: SR-54 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Saratoga since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wood County. They injured 124 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Saratoga since 2015; patterns below come from Wood County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
SR-54 leads within 10 miles of Saratoga with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-Z (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-173 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Saratoga fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 2 |
| CR-Z | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-173 | 1 |
| 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 |
Saratoga at a glance
| Population | 5,117 |
| Land area | 49.4 sq mi |
| Density | 104 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 Saratoga
How common are truck crashes in Saratoga?
Wood County has had 309 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Saratoga?
NHTSA data shows SR-54 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saratoga since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Saratoga?
January has the most truck crashes in Wood County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Saratoga?
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 Saratoga compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Saratoga?
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.