Herman Town, Dodge County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herman Town, Dodge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herman Town, Dodge County 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.
What stands out in Dodge County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
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 25 truck crashes reported in Herman Town, Dodge County 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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Herman since 2015: I-41 (2), SR-67 (2), CR-NN (1), CR-S (1) and SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Herman Town, Dodge County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-NN | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 |
Herman Town, Dodge County at a glance
| Population | 1,127 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
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 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 Herman Town, Dodge County
How common are truck crashes in Herman Town, Dodge County?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (270 injured, 37 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Herman Town, Dodge County?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Herman Town, Dodge County?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Herman Town, 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 Herman Town, Dodge County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.