Seneca Town, Wood County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seneca Town, Wood County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seneca 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Wood County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wood County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
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.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Seneca Town, Wood County 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Seneca happened on SR-186 (2), SR-54 (2), SR-13 (1) and SR-173 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Seneca Town, Wood County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- 32.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 15.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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-186 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-173 | 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 |
Seneca Town, Wood County at a glance
| Population | 1,027 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54495) | $49,798 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54495) | $134,348 |
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 Seneca Town, Wood County
How many truck crashes happen in Seneca Town, Wood County?
Wood County has had 309 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca Town, Wood County?
The worst month is January: 12.6% of truck crashes in Wood County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seneca Town, Wood County?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Seneca Town, Wood County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Wood County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Seneca 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.