Brownsville, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brownsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brownsville and Dodge County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dodge County numbers.
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 sits below Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Dodge County: 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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Brownsville since 2015; patterns below come from Dodge County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brownsville since 2015 were spread across roads: I-41 (2), SR-175 (2) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Brownsville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-175 | 2 |
| 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 |
Brownsville at a glance
| Population | 650 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,060 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53006) | $88,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53006) | $246,718 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brownsville
How common are truck crashes in Brownsville?
557 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 270 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brownsville?
January has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Brownsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Brownsville compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dodge County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brownsville?
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.