Arlington, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arlington and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Wisconsin
Columbia County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Columbia County has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Columbia County at a glance: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 49 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 161 truck crashes reported in Arlington since 2015, this page uses Columbia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-60 (2), CR-CS (1) and CR-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Arlington fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-CS | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| Mill St E | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 280 |
| I-090 | 89 |
| Sth 033 | 49 |
| Sth 016 | 28 |
| Ush 051 | 22 |
| Sth 060 | 19 |
| Ush 151 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 15 |
Arlington at a glance
| Population | 830 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 800 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53911) | $100,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53911) | $296,023 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 55 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 52 | -5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +35% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arlington
How common are truck crashes in Arlington?
Columbia County has had 735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 366 people and killing 49.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arlington?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arlington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arlington?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Arlington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Arlington compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 108.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Arlington?
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.