Genoa, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genoa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Genoa 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Vernon County: 6.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Vernon County has recorded 143 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Genoa had 5 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
July has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Genoa since 2015: SR-56 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Genoa fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vernon 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 Vernon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 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 |
Genoa at a glance
| Population | 230 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 644 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54632) | $82,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54632) | $232,520 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Genoa
How many truck accidents are there in Genoa?
Vernon County has had 143 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Genoa?
Truck crashes in Vernon County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Genoa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vernon County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Genoa compare with Wisconsin?
Vernon County records 39.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Genoa?
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.