Ashford, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ashford and Fond du Lac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fond du Lac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fond du Lac County compares with Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fond du Lac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Ashford: I-41 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ashford since 2015.
Overview
Fond du Lac County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Ashford since 2015; patterns below come from Fond du Lac County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of Ashford with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-175 (1), US-41 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Ashford fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fond du Lac County.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fond du Lac County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 152 |
| Sth 023 | 46 |
| Sth 026 | 45 |
| Ush 151 | 35 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
| Cth B | 9 |
| Cth | 8 |
Ashford at a glance
| Population | 1,722 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53010) | $95,391 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53010) | $308,724 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fond du Lac 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 | 54 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | -26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ashford
How many truck accidents are there in Ashford?
Fond du Lac County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ashford?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ashford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ashford?
Truck crashes in Fond du Lac County peak in September, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ashford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Fond du Lac County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ashford compared with Wisconsin?
Fond du Lac County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ashford?
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.