Belmont Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belmont Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belmont Town and Portage County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Portage County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 424 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Portage County compares with Wisconsin
Portage County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Portage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.0% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Portage County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Portage County: 1.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Portage County has recorded 424 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Belmont Town since 2015; patterns below come from Portage County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.0% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.4% 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 Belmont since 2015: SR-22 (2), CR-P (1) and US-110 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Belmont Town fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Portage County.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 18.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Portage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| US-110 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Portage County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 84 |
| I-039 | 79 |
| Sth 054 | 40 |
| Sth 066 | 19 |
| Cth B | 18 |
| Cth J | 9 |
| Cth F | 8 |
| Sth 034 | 8 |
Belmont Town at a glance
| Population | 618 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54909) | $80,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54909) | $198,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Portage 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 36 | +0% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 35 | -1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -3% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belmont Town
How many truck accidents are there in Belmont Town?
Since 2015, 424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Portage County (129 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belmont Town?
January has the most truck crashes in Portage County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belmont Town?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Portage County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Belmont Town compared with Wisconsin?
Portage County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Belmont Town?
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.