Fountain, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fountain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fountain 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Juneau County at a glance: 1 in 123 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Juneau County has recorded 643 truck crashes since 2015, with 355 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Fountain had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Juneau County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Fountain with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-71 (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Fountain fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Juneau County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| 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 |
Fountain at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Land area | 30.8 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54637) | $50,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54637) | $135,004 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fountain
How common are truck crashes in Fountain?
Juneau County has had 643 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 355 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fountain?
I-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fountain since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fountain?
Truck crashes in Juneau County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fountain?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Juneau County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fountain compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Juneau County has 212.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fountain?
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.