Byron Town, Monroe County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byron Town, Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byron Town, Monroe County and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monroe County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 17.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 539 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 230 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Byron Town, Monroe County had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Byron since 2015: I-90 (4), SR-21 (4) and I-94 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Byron Town, Monroe County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| I-94 | 2 |
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 |
Byron Town, Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 1,226 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byron Town, Monroe County
How many truck accidents are there in Byron Town, Monroe County?
Monroe County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 30.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Byron Town, Monroe County?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in January, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Byron Town, Monroe County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Byron Town, Monroe County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 100.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byron Town, 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.