Fulton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fulton 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 |
Rock County sits below Wisconsin 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
Rock County has recorded 1,235 truck crashes since 2015, with 702 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Fulton had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rock County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of Fulton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-11 (2), US-14 (2) and N River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Fulton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-14 | 2 |
| N River Rd | 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 |
Fulton at a glance
| Population | 3,667 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 23,506 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53534) | $89,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53534) | $295,048 |
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 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 Fulton
How common are truck crashes in Fulton?
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 Fulton?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fulton: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fulton?
Truck crashes in Rock County peak in January, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fulton?
Since 2015, Rock County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fulton compared with Wisconsin?
Rock County records 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fulton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.