Jackson County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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
1 of 460 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Wisconsin
Jackson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 186.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 42.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Jackson County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson County: 42.6% after dark, against 20.9% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 460 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 160 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads in Jackson County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-C (1), SR-54 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 25.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 304 |
| Ush 012 | 19 |
| Sth 054 | 19 |
| SR-094 | 17 |
| Sth 095 | 13 |
| Ush 010 | 8 |
| Parking Lot | 7 |
| Cth G | 3 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 21,027 |
| Land area | 987.9 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,313 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 28 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 40 | +25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
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Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson County?
Since 2015, 460 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (160 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson County?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County?
The worst month is December: 15.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson County?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 186.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.