Reedsburg, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reedsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reedsburg and Sauk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sauk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sauk County compares with Wisconsin
Sauk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sauk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Sauk County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sauk County at a glance: January worst month: 13.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 467 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sauk County. They injured 200 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 38 truck crashes reported in Reedsburg since 2015, this page uses Sauk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
CR-H leads within 10 miles of Reedsburg with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-COON Bluff Rd (1), SR-136 (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Reedsburg fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sauk County.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-H; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sauk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-H | 2 |
| CR-COON Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sauk County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 200 |
| Sth 023 | 38 |
| Ush 012 | 21 |
| Sth 033 | 18 |
| Ush 014 | 13 |
| SR-090 | 10 |
| Sth 060 | 9 |
| Sth 136 | 7 |
Reedsburg at a glance
| Population | 10,314 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,692 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53959) | $77,924 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53959) | $257,800 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sauk 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 | 38 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 50 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 39 | -23% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +8% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reedsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Reedsburg?
467 truck crashes have been reported in Sauk County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 200 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Reedsburg?
NHTSA data shows CR-H with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Reedsburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Reedsburg?
January has the most truck crashes in Sauk County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Reedsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Sauk County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Reedsburg compare with Wisconsin?
Sauk County records 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Reedsburg?
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.