Independence, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Independence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Independence and Trempealeau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Trempealeau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trempealeau County compares with Wisconsin
Trempealeau County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trempealeau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trempealeau County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Trempealeau County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Trempealeau County: 1 in 81 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Trempealeau County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Independence since 2015; patterns below come from Trempealeau County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Independence happened on SR-93 (2) and SR-95 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Independence fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Trempealeau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trempealeau County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 37 |
| Sth 093 | 32 |
| Ush 053 | 21 |
| Ush 010 | 9 |
| Sth 095 | 8 |
| SR-093 | 5 |
| Sth 035 | 5 |
| SR-053 | 3 |
Independence at a glance
| Population | 1,480 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 356 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54612) | $77,647 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54612) | $213,794 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trempealeau 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 | 15 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +23% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Independence
How common are truck crashes in Independence?
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trempealeau County (66 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Independence?
The worst month is February: 11.0% of truck crashes in Trempealeau County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Independence?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Trempealeau County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Independence compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Trempealeau County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Independence?
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.