Oak Grove Town, Dodge County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Grove Town, Dodge County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Grove 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dodge County. They injured 270 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Oak Grove Town, Dodge County had 37 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dodge County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Oak Grove is US-151, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 Oak Grove Town, Dodge County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Oak Grove Town, Dodge County at a glance
| Population | 1,018 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53039) | $79,103 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53039) | $220,866 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Grove Town, Dodge County
How common are truck crashes in Oak Grove Town, Dodge County?
Dodge County has had 557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 270 people and killing 37.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oak Grove Town, Dodge County?
US-151 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oak Grove Town, Dodge County?
January has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oak Grove Town, Dodge County?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oak Grove Town, Dodge County compared with Wisconsin?
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 Oak Grove Town, 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.