Oakland Town, Jefferson County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakland Town, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakland Town, Jefferson County 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Jefferson County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 25 truck crashes were reported in Oakland Town, Jefferson County since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-94 (2), US-18 (2) and CR-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Oakland Town, Jefferson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, 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.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| US-18 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-Y | 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 |
Oakland Town, Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 3,220 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53523) | $102,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53523) | $345,868 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oakland Town, Jefferson County
How many truck crashes happen in Oakland Town, Jefferson County?
481 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 185 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oakland Town, Jefferson County?
Since 2015, US-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakland: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Oakland Town, Jefferson County?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oakland Town, Jefferson County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oakland Town, Jefferson County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oakland Town, Jefferson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.