Belmont Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belmont Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belmont Village and Lafayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lafayette County numbers.
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 has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Belmont Village: SR-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Belmont: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lafayette County. They injured 54 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Belmont Village since 2015, this page uses Lafayette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-G (1), SR-80 (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 Belmont Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| Tibbitts Rd | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 |
Belmont Village at a glance
| Population | 1,033 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53510) | $82,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53510) | $230,177 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belmont Village
How common are truck crashes in Belmont Village?
Lafayette County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Belmont Village?
Since 2015, SR-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Belmont: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Belmont Village?
Truck crashes in Lafayette County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belmont Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lafayette County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Belmont Village compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Belmont Village?
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.