Holmen, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holmen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holmen 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 sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for La Crosse County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 375 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Crosse County since 2015: 149 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Holmen since 2015, this page uses La Crosse County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Holmen since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2), US-53 (2), US-61 (2), Airport Rd (1) and CR-S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Holmen fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| US-53 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| CR-SN | 1 |
| Saint James St | 1 |
| Us-Usth 61 | 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 |
Holmen at a glance
| Population | 11,866 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,553 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54636) | $96,384 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54636) | $315,065 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Holmen
How many truck accidents are there in Holmen?
Since 2015, 375 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Crosse County (149 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Holmen?
June has the most truck crashes in La Crosse County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Holmen?
Since 2015, La Crosse County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Holmen compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
La Crosse County records 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holmen?
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.