Lima Town, Rock County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lima Town, Rock County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lima 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 |
Rock County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rock County: January worst month: 16.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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 12 truck crashes reported in Lima Town, Rock County since 2015, this page uses Rock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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
US-12 leads within 10 miles of Lima with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-39 (3), CR-M (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Lima Town, Rock County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 5 |
| I-39 | 3 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-14 | 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 |
Lima Town, Rock County at a glance
| Population | 1,281 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53563) | $89,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53563) | $293,736 |
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 Lima Town, Rock County
How many truck crashes happen in Lima Town, Rock County?
1,235 truck crashes have been reported in Rock County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 702 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lima Town, Rock County?
US-12 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lima since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lima Town, Rock County?
The worst month is January: 16.9% of truck crashes in Rock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lima Town, Rock County?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lima Town, Rock County compare with Wisconsin?
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 Lima Town, Rock 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.