Monroe Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Town 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Adams County: 7.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Adams County has recorded 126 truck crashes since 2015, with 67 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Monroe Town since 2015; patterns below come from Adams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Monroe happened on CR-Z (1), SR-13 (1), SR-21 (1) and SR-80 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Monroe Town fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-Z | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 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 |
Monroe Town at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Land area | 21.9 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54613) | $51,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54613) | $171,754 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Monroe Town
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Town?
126 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 67 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe Town?
The worst month is September: 15.1% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Town?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe Town compared with Wisconsin?
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 Monroe Town?
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.