Wayne Town, Lafayette County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Town, Lafayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Town, Lafayette County 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Lafayette County is lower 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.
What stands out in Lafayette County: 5.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Lafayette County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Wayne Town, Lafayette County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lafayette County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne happened on SR-11 (2) and N Baker Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Wayne Town, Lafayette County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| N Baker 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 |
Wayne Town, Lafayette County at a glance
| Population | 497 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53587) | $90,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53587) | $203,915 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wayne Town, Lafayette County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne Town, Lafayette County?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 54 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Town, Lafayette County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Town, Lafayette County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lafayette County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wayne Town, Lafayette County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne Town, Lafayette County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.