Greenfield Town, Monroe County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenfield Town, Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenfield 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Monroe County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 17.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 230 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Greenfield Town, Monroe County since 2015; patterns below come from Monroe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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 Greenfield since 2015: I-94 (3), SR-21 (3) and I-90 (1). 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 Greenfield 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.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| I-90 | 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 |
Greenfield Town, Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 19 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenfield Town, Monroe County
How many truck crashes happen in Greenfield Town, Monroe County?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (230 injured, 30 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenfield Town, Monroe County?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in January, with 17.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenfield Town, Monroe County?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Greenfield Town, Monroe County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 100.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenfield Town, Monroe County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.