Colburn Town, Adams County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colburn Town, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colburn Town, Adams County 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 |
Adams County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Adams County: 7.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Colburn Town, Adams County 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Colburn since 2015: SR-21 (2) and SR-13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Colburn Town, Adams County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Colburn Town, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54943) | $62,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54943) | $201,947 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colburn Town, Adams County
How many truck accidents are there in Colburn Town, Adams County?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colburn Town, Adams County?
The worst month is September: 15.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colburn Town, Adams County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Colburn Town, Adams County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 51.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colburn Town, Adams 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.