Dekorra, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dekorra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dekorra 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Columbia County is lower on 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.
The headline for Columbia County: 1 in 172 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 366 people injured and 49 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 123 truck crashes reported in Dekorra 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%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Dekorra with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-33 (4), CR-CS (1) and CR-CX (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Dekorra fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 4 |
| CR-CS | 1 |
| CR-CX | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Mill St E | 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 |
Dekorra at a glance
| Population | 2,485 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,047 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53955) | $101,134 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53955) | $331,199 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dekorra
How many truck accidents are there in Dekorra?
735 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 366 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dekorra?
I-39 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dekorra since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dekorra?
February has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dekorra?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Dekorra compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 108.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dekorra?
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.