Hamburg Town, Vernon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamburg Town, Vernon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamburg 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
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 runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes.
Vernon County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Hamburg 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%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hamburg happened on SR-35 (1) and SR-56 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Hamburg Town, Vernon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-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 |
Hamburg Town, Vernon County at a glance
| Population | 968 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54621) | $94,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54621) | $274,700 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamburg Town, Vernon County
How common are truck crashes in Hamburg Town, Vernon County?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vernon County (53 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hamburg Town, Vernon County?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Vernon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hamburg Town, Vernon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vernon County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does Hamburg Town, Vernon County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
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 Hamburg Town, Vernon County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.