Burnett, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burnett 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 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.
What stands out in Dodge County: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 557 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 37 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Burnett since 2015, this page uses Dodge County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Burnett is US-151, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Burnett 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
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 3 |
| CR-A | 2 |
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 |
Burnett at a glance
| Population | 811 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,244 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53922) | $91,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53922) | $288,284 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burnett
How many truck accidents are there in Burnett?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (270 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burnett?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burnett: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnett?
January has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burnett?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Burnett compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dodge County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burnett?
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.