Preston Town, Trempealeau County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Preston Town, Trempealeau County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Preston Town, Trempealeau County 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 sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Trempealeau County: 1 in 81 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Trempealeau County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Preston Town, Trempealeau County had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Trempealeau County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Preston happened on SR-95 (2) and US-53 (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 Preston Town, Trempealeau County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trempealeau County.
- 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-95 | 2 |
| US-53 | 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 |
Preston Town, Trempealeau County at a glance
| Population | 945 |
| Land area | 56.0 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54616) | $72,222 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54616) | $180,218 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Preston Town, Trempealeau County
How common are truck crashes in Preston Town, Trempealeau County?
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trempealeau County (66 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Preston Town, Trempealeau County?
February has the most truck crashes in Trempealeau County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Preston Town, Trempealeau County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Trempealeau County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Preston Town, Trempealeau County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Trempealeau County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Preston Town, Trempealeau County?
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.