Jamestown, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamestown and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Wisconsin
Grant County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Grant County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grant County at a glance: 5.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 29 truck crashes reported in Jamestown since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Jamestown with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-61 (2), Asbury Rd (1) and Mu-Roosevelt St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Jamestown fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Asbury Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Roosevelt St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 061 | 73 |
| Ush 151 | 42 |
| Ush 018 | 32 |
| Sth 080 | 17 |
| Sth 133 | 8 |
| Sth 011 | 6 |
| Sth 081 | 6 |
| Sth 129 | 6 |
Jamestown at a glance
| Population | 2,257 |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53812) | $80,833 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 25 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | -9% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | +24% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jamestown
How many truck accidents are there in Jamestown?
Grant County has had 304 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jamestown?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jamestown: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jamestown?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jamestown?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Jamestown compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jamestown?
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.