Beloit, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beloit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beloit and Rock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 1,235 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock County compares with Wisconsin
Rock County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Rock County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rock County: January 16.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,235 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rock County. They injured 702 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 178 truck crashes reported in Beloit since 2015, this page uses Rock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-43 (2), CR-G (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Beloit fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 5 |
| I-43 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 549 |
| I-043 | 53 |
| Ush 014 | 46 |
| Sth 011 | 39 |
| SR-039 | 36 |
| Sth 081 | 35 |
| Ush 051 | 23 |
| Sth 059 | 20 |
Beloit at a glance
| Population | 36,633 |
| Land area | 17.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,109 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock 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 | 82 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 111 | +35% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 99 | -11% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 103 | +5% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 82 to 103. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beloit
How many truck crashes happen in Beloit?
Rock County has had 1,235 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 702 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Beloit?
I-39 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Beloit since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beloit?
January has the most truck crashes in Rock County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Beloit?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Beloit compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rock County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Beloit?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.