Monroe County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe 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
8 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Wisconsin
Monroe County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Monroe County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Monroe County at a glance: January 17.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 230 people and killed 30.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 53.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-21 (4), I-94 (3) and SR-131 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-131 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 145 |
| I-094 | 141 |
| Sth 021 | 32 |
| Sth 027 | 21 |
| Sth 071 | 18 |
| Sth 016 | 14 |
| Ush 012 | 13 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 46,370 |
| Land area | 900.9 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,808 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 34 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 41 | +21% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 42 | +2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | +19% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
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Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe County?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (230 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monroe County?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Monroe County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe County?
The worst month is January: 17.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe County compared with Wisconsin?
Monroe County records 100.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monroe 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.