Jefferson Town, Green County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Town, Green County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Town, Green County 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
The headline for Green County: 10.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Green County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Jefferson Town, Green County since 2015, this page uses Green County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-26 (1), SR-59 (1) and SR-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Town, Green County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Jefferson Town, Green County at a glance
| Population | 1,161 |
| Land area | 38.7 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53550) | $73,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53550) | $230,573 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Town, Green County
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson Town, Green County?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green County (80 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Town, Green County?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Town, Green County?
January has the most truck crashes in Green County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Town, Green County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Green County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Town, Green County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Green County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Town, 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.