Elroy, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elroy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elroy and Juneau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Juneau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 643 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juneau County compares with Wisconsin
Juneau County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juneau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juneau County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Juneau County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Juneau County: 1 in 123 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 643 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Juneau County. They injured 355 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Elroy since 2015, this page uses Juneau County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% 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 Elroy since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-58 (1), SR-71 (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Elroy fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Juneau County.
- 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
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 Juneau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juneau County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 411 |
| SR-090 | 23 |
| Sth 082 | 23 |
| Sth 080 | 16 |
| Ush 012 | 14 |
| Sth 058 | 13 |
| Sth 021 | 12 |
| Parking Lot | 9 |
Elroy at a glance
| Population | 1,267 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 631 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53929) | $65,568 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53929) | $184,272 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juneau 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 | 32 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 52 | +9% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elroy
How common are truck crashes in Elroy?
Since 2015, 643 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Juneau County (355 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elroy?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Juneau County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elroy?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Juneau County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Elroy compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Juneau County records 212.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elroy?
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.