Rome, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rome: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rome 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.2%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 185 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Rome had 0 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
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rome since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (2), SR-26 (2), 4th St (1), CR-Y (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Rome fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| CR-Y | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Rome at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53137) | $116,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53137) | $366,591 |
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. 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 Rome
How common are truck crashes in Rome?
Jefferson County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rome?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rome?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Rome compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rome?
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.