Center Town, Rock County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Town, Rock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Town, Rock County 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rock County: January 16.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 1,235 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock County since 2015: 702 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Center Town, Rock County 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
16.3% 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 Center since 2015: SR-11 (2), US-14 (2), CR-B (1), N River Rd (1) and SR-104 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Center Town, Rock County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock County.
- With 16.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-14 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| N River Rd | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Center Town, Rock County at a glance
| Population | 1,042 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53537) | $59,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53537) | $155,347 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 82 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Town, Rock County
How common are truck crashes in Center Town, Rock County?
1,235 truck crashes have been reported in Rock County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 702 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Center Town, Rock County?
January has the most truck crashes in Rock County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Center Town, Rock County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Rock County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Center Town, Rock County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rock County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Center Town, Rock County?
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.