Decatur, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Decatur: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Decatur and Green County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Green County numbers.
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.
Green County at a glance: 10.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
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.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Decatur since 2015; patterns below come from Green County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 55.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-59 (2), CR-B (1) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Decatur fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| SR-104 | 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 |
Decatur at a glance
| Population | 1,746 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53520) | $75,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53520) | $222,537 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Decatur
How many truck crashes happen in Decatur?
148 truck crashes have been reported in Green County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 80 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Decatur?
NHTSA data shows SR-11 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Decatur since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Decatur?
The worst month is January: 14.2% of truck crashes in Green County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Decatur?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Green County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Decatur compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Green County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Decatur?
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.