Newark, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newark: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newark 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
The headline for Rock County: January worst month: 16.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Rock County has recorded 1,235 truck crashes since 2015, with 702 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Newark since 2015, this page uses Rock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 16.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-81 leads within 10 miles of Newark with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (2), CR-G (1) and SR-213 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Newark fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-81; 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
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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 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 |
Newark at a glance
| Population | 1,511 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53511) | $67,067 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53511) | $173,664 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newark
How many truck accidents are there in Newark?
Rock County has had 1,235 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 702 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newark?
Since 2015, SR-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newark: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newark?
January has the most truck crashes in Rock County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newark?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Newark compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rock County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newark?
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.