Briggsville, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Briggsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Briggsville and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Wisconsin
Adams County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Adams County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Adams County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Briggsville since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Briggsville is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-B (1), CR-CX (1) and CR-G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Briggsville fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-CX | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 21 |
| Sth 013 | 16 |
| Cth G | 12 |
| Sth 082 | 10 |
| Cth C | 6 |
| Cth Z | 4 |
| SR-013 | 4 |
| Cth B | 3 |
Briggsville at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53920) | $69,432 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53920) | $254,035 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +4% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +14% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Briggsville
How many truck crashes happen in Briggsville?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (67 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Briggsville?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Briggsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Briggsville?
The worst month is September: 15.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Briggsville?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Briggsville compare with Wisconsin?
Adams County records 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Briggsville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.