Waterloo, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waterloo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waterloo 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 481 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Waterloo 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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Waterloo is I-94, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-151 (2), CR-B (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Waterloo fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| US-151 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| SR-19 | 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 |
Waterloo at a glance
| Population | 3,611 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 952 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53594) | $88,390 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53594) | $243,228 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waterloo
How many truck accidents are there in Waterloo?
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 Waterloo?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waterloo: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waterloo?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waterloo?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waterloo compared 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 Waterloo?
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.