Greenfield Town, La Crosse County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenfield Town, La Crosse County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenfield Town, La Crosse County and La Crosse County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use La Crosse County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 375 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Crosse County compares with Wisconsin
La Crosse County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Crosse County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 15.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
La Crosse County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
La Crosse County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
La Crosse County has recorded 375 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Greenfield Town, La Crosse County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use La Crosse County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenfield since 2015: I-90 (1), SR-162 (1), SR-35 (1) and Saint James St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Greenfield Town, La Crosse County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 La Crosse County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| Saint James St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Crosse County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 81 |
| Ush 053 | 34 |
| Sth 016 | 31 |
| Ush 014 | 19 |
| Sth 035 | 18 |
| SR-090 | 15 |
| Parking Lot | 12 |
| Cth B | 9 |
Greenfield Town, La Crosse County at a glance
| Population | 2,181 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54623) | $88,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54623) | $279,890 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Crosse 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 | 28 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 35 | +24% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 30 | -15% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +5% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenfield Town, La Crosse County
How many truck accidents are there in Greenfield Town, La Crosse County?
La Crosse County has had 375 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenfield Town, La Crosse County?
June has the most truck crashes in La Crosse County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenfield Town, La Crosse County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in La Crosse County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Greenfield Town, La Crosse County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, La Crosse County has 25.5 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenfield Town, La Crosse County?
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.