Greenwood Town, Vernon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood Town, Vernon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood Town, Vernon County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Vernon County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Vernon County: 6.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
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.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Greenwood Town, Vernon County since 2015, this page uses Vernon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Greenwood Town, Vernon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Greenwood Town, Vernon County at a glance
| Population | 987 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54634) | $60,945 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54634) | $198,605 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood Town, Vernon County
How many truck crashes happen in Greenwood Town, Vernon County?
Vernon County has had 143 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greenwood Town, Vernon County?
Truck crashes in Vernon County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenwood Town, Vernon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vernon County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greenwood Town, Vernon County 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 Greenwood Town, Vernon 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.