Dunn County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dunn County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunn County compares with Wisconsin
Dunn County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunn County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Dunn County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Dunn County: 1 in 94 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 500 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dunn County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads in Dunn County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-29 (2), US-12 (2) and 240th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Dunn County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunn County.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Dunn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dunn County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| 240th Ave | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunn County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 292 |
| Sth 025 | 21 |
| Cth B | 18 |
| Ush 012 | 15 |
| SR-094 | 14 |
| Sth 064 | 12 |
| Sth 029 | 10 |
| Sth 085 | 8 |
Dunn County at a glance
| Population | 46,135 |
| Land area | 850.2 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,809 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunn 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 | 33 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 38 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 44 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dunn County
ZIP codes in Dunn County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dunn County
How many truck accidents are there in Dunn County?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dunn County (134 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dunn County?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Dunn County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunn County?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Dunn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dunn County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dunn County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dunn County compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Dunn County has 92.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dunn County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.