Byron Town, Fond du Lac County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County 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 |
Fond du Lac County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County: I-41 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Byron since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fond du Lac County. They injured 217 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Byron Town, Fond du Lac County had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fond du Lac County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
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 Byron with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-175 (2), US-45 (2) and CR-OO (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Byron Town, Fond du Lac County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| SR-175 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 |
Byron Town, Fond du Lac County at a glance
| Population | 1,680 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53006) | $88,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53006) | $246,718 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byron Town, Fond du Lac County
How many truck accidents are there in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County?
Fond du Lac County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Byron since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County?
September has the most truck crashes in Fond du Lac County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Byron Town, Fond du Lac County?
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 Byron Town, Fond du Lac County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Fond du Lac County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byron Town, Fond du Lac 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.