Jackson Town, Adams County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Town, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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 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
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Town, Adams County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Adams County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on CR-B (1), CR-G (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Town, Adams County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Jackson Town, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 1,167 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53952) | $63,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53952) | $193,534 |
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 Jackson Town, Adams County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Town, Adams County?
Adams County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Town, Adams County?
September has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Town, Adams County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Town, Adams County compare with Wisconsin?
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 Jackson 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.