Lafayette County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Wisconsin
Lafayette County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Lafayette County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lafayette County at a glance: SR-81 most fatal truck crashes in Lafayette County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lafayette County. They injured 54 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-11 (1) and Tibbitts Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lafayette County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| Tibbitts Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 151 | 19 |
| Sth 011 | 15 |
| Sth 081 | 13 |
| Sth 023 | 12 |
| Cth G | 7 |
| Cth | 5 |
| Cth O | 3 |
| Cth P | 3 |
Lafayette County at a glance
| Population | 17,306 |
| Land area | 633.6 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,729 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +56% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lafayette County
ZIP codes in Lafayette County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette County
How common are truck crashes in Lafayette County?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lafayette County (54 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lafayette County?
NHTSA data shows SR-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Lafayette County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lafayette County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lafayette County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lafayette County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Lafayette County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lafayette 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.