Dell Prairie, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dell Prairie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dell Prairie 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 sits below Wisconsin 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.
Adams County at a glance: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Dell Prairie since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dell Prairie is I-90, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-B (1), CR-COON Bluff Rd (1) and CR-G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Dell Prairie fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-COON Bluff Rd | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 |
Dell Prairie at a glance
| Population | 1,678 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53965) | $66,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53965) | $224,641 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dell Prairie
How many truck accidents are there in Dell Prairie?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 67 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dell Prairie?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dell Prairie since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dell Prairie?
The worst month is September: 15.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dell Prairie?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Dell Prairie compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Adams County records 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dell Prairie?
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.