Dodge County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dodge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Wisconsin
Dodge County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dodge County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Dodge County at a glance: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 270 people were injured and 37 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads in Dodge County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-A (3), SR-67 (2) and CR-NN (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Dodge County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 5 |
| CR-A | 3 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-NN | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 151 | 80 |
| Sth 033 | 45 |
| Cth A | 40 |
| I-041 | 40 |
| Cth | 37 |
| Sth 016 | 26 |
| Sth 026 | 21 |
| Sth 028 | 15 |
Dodge County at a glance
| Population | 88,635 |
| Land area | 875.7 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,719 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +35% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 44 | -23% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +15% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dodge County
ZIP codes in Dodge County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dodge County
How many truck crashes happen in Dodge County?
Dodge County has had 557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 270 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dodge County?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Dodge County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dodge County?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dodge County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Dodge County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dodge County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dodge 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.