Manchester Town, Jackson County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manchester Town, Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manchester Town, Jackson County and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jackson County: 42.6% after dark, against 20.9% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 460 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 160 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 34 truck crashes reported in Manchester Town, Jackson County since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 53.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
25.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Manchester since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (2) and SR-54 (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 Manchester Town, Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Manchester Town, Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 802 |
| Land area | 63.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54615) | $67,033 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54615) | $197,305 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Manchester Town, Jackson County
How many truck crashes happen in Manchester Town, Jackson County?
Since 2015, 460 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (160 injured, 22 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Manchester Town, Jackson County?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in December, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Manchester Town, Jackson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jackson County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Manchester Town, Jackson County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 186.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Manchester Town, Jackson 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.