Milford, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milford and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Wisconsin
Jefferson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Milford had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Milford is I-94, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-26 (3), Beryl Dr (1) and CR-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Milford fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| Beryl Dr | 1 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| First St S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 166 |
| Sth 026 | 56 |
| Ush 012 | 22 |
| Ush 018 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 12 |
| Cth | 9 |
| Cth F | 9 |
| Cth B | 8 |
Milford at a glance
| Population | 1,097 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53038) | $96,127 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53038) | $324,681 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milford
How many truck accidents are there in Milford?
Jefferson County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Milford?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milford?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Milford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Milford compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milford?
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.