De Soto, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in De Soto: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in De Soto and Vernon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vernon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vernon County compares with Wisconsin
Vernon County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vernon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Vernon County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Vernon County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vernon County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
De Soto had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Vernon County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of De Soto since 2015: SR-35 (1) and SR-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for De Soto fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vernon County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Vernon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vernon County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 014 | 33 |
| Sth 027 | 10 |
| Sth 035 | 10 |
| SR-014 | 8 |
| Cth P | 7 |
| Sth 056 | 4 |
| Sth 033 | 3 |
| Sth 082 | 3 |
De Soto at a glance
| Population | 326 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54624) | $81,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54624) | $192,629 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vernon 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about De Soto
How many truck accidents are there in De Soto?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vernon County (53 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in De Soto?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Vernon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in De Soto?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vernon County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in De Soto compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Vernon County has 39.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in De Soto?
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.