Elba, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elba: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elba 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
Police reported 557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 270 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Elba since 2015, this page uses Dodge County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads within 10 miles of Elba with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-D Main St S (1), SR-16 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Elba fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-151; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| CR-D Main St S | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Elba at a glance
| Population | 1,023 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53579) | $79,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53579) | $242,591 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elba
How many truck accidents are there in Elba?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (270 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elba?
NHTSA data shows US-151 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elba since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elba?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elba?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Elba compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elba?
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.