Tennyson, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tennyson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tennyson 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Grant County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grant County at a glance: 5.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 304 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Tennyson had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grant County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (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.
Road surface: 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tennyson since 2015: US-61 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Tennyson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-61 | 2 |
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 |
Tennyson at a glance
| Population | 349 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 810 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53820) | $77,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53820) | $201,945 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tennyson
How many truck accidents are there in Tennyson?
304 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 195 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tennyson?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tennyson?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Tennyson 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Tennyson?
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.