Richfield Town, Adams County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richfield Town, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richfield 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.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Richfield 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%.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richfield since 2015: SR-21 (2). No single road stands out.
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 Richfield Town, Adams County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
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 |
Richfield Town, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 141 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54930) | $77,692 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54930) | $189,713 |
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 Richfield Town, Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Richfield 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 Richfield 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 Richfield Town, Adams County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Richfield Town, Adams County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 51.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Richfield 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.