Green County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green County compares with Wisconsin
Green County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Green County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Green County: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Green County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Green County since 2015: SR-11 (4), SR-69 (4), SR-104 (1), SR-59 (1) and SR-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Green County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Green County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-69 | 4 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 011 | 17 |
| Sth 069 | 15 |
| Cth | 7 |
| SR-069 | 6 |
| Sth 081 | 6 |
| Sth 059 | 5 |
| Cth F | 4 |
| Cth J | 4 |
Green County at a glance
| Population | 37,183 |
| Land area | 584.0 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $85,056 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green 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 | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -17% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Green County
ZIP codes in Green County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Green County
How many truck accidents are there in Green County?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Green County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 80 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Green County?
January has the most truck crashes in Green County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Green County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Green County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Green County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Green County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Green 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.