Jefferson Town, Monroe County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Town, Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 |
Monroe County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
Monroe County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Jefferson Town, Monroe County since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
24.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015: SR-27 (2) and SR-33 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Town, Monroe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 2 |
| 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 |
Jefferson Town, Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 867 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54619) | $71,463 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54619) | $222,764 |
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 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 Jefferson Town, Monroe County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Town, Monroe County?
The worst month is January: 17.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Town, Monroe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Town, Monroe County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson 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.