Belvidere, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belvidere: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belvidere and Buffalo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Buffalo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Buffalo County compares with Wisconsin
Buffalo County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Buffalo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Buffalo County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Buffalo County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Buffalo County: September 19.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Buffalo County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 63 days in fully reported years.
Belvidere had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Buffalo County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (19.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (16.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Belvidere since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (1) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Buffalo County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Belvidere fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Buffalo County.
- 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 Buffalo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Buffalo County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 035 | 12 |
| Sth 025 | 10 |
| Sth 037 | 5 |
| Cth D | 3 |
| SR-035 | 3 |
| Ush 010 | 3 |
| Cth U | 2 |
| Parking Lot | 2 |
Belvidere at a glance
| Population | 390 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54622) | $78,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54622) | $193,037 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Buffalo 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | -2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | -26% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belvidere
How common are truck crashes in Belvidere?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Buffalo County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belvidere?
Truck crashes in Buffalo County peak in September, with 19.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Belvidere?
Since 2015, Buffalo County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Belvidere compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Buffalo County has 43.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Belvidere?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.