Preston Town, Adams County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Preston Town, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Preston 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). 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Preston Town, Adams County since 2015; patterns below come from Adams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Preston since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-21 (2) and SR-13 (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 Preston Town, Adams County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Preston Town, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 1,410 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53934) | $48,782 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53934) | $163,304 |
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 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 Preston Town, Adams County
How many truck accidents are there in Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston Town, Adams County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Adams County records 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Preston Town, Adams County?
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.