Lodi, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lodi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lodi 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Columbia County: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 366 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Lodi had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Columbia County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Lodi with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-CS (1), Lodispringfield Rd (1) and Mill St E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lodi fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| CR-CS | 1 |
| Lodispringfield Rd | 1 |
| Mill St E | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Lodi at a glance
| Population | 3,200 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,854 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53555) | $119,305 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53555) | $392,491 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lodi
How many truck crashes happen in Lodi?
735 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 366 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lodi?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lodi: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lodi?
February has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lodi?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Lodi compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lodi?
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.