Albion Town, Dane County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albion Town, Dane County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albion Town, Dane County and Dane County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dane County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dane County compares with Wisconsin
Dane County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dane County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Albion Town, Dane County: I-39 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Albion: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Dane County has recorded 2,268 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,025 people injured and 45 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Albion Town, Dane County had 128 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dane County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
9.5% 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 Albion with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-12 (2), US-18 (2) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
41 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Albion Town, Dane County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dane County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 4 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-18 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dane County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 695 |
| Ush 012 | 234 |
| Ush 018 | 92 |
| Ush 151 | 80 |
| Ush 051 | 80 |
| I-094 | 77 |
| Sth 019 | 59 |
| SR-039 | 44 |
Albion Town, Dane County at a glance
| Population | 2,027 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53534) | $89,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53534) | $295,048 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dane 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 | 178 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 222 | +24% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 188 | -15% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 187 | -1% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 178 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 187. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albion Town, Dane County
How many truck crashes happen in Albion Town, Dane County?
2,268 truck crashes have been reported in Dane County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 1,025 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Albion Town, Dane County?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Albion since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Albion Town, Dane County?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Dane County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Albion Town, Dane County?
Since 2015, Dane County has reported 41 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Albion Town, Dane County compared with Wisconsin?
Dane County records 33.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Albion Town, Dane County?
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.