Paris Town, Grant County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paris Town, Grant County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paris Town, Grant County 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in Grant County: 5.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Paris Town, Grant County since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Paris is US-61, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Mu-Roosevelt St (1), SR-80 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Paris Town, Grant County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 3 |
| Mu-Roosevelt St | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
Paris Town, Grant County at a glance
| Population | 665 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53808) | $70,913 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53808) | $189,926 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paris Town, Grant County
How common are truck crashes in Paris Town, Grant County?
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (195 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Paris Town, Grant County?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paris: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paris Town, Grant County?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Paris Town, Grant County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Paris Town, Grant County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Grant County records 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paris Town, Grant County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.