Harmony Town, Vernon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harmony Town, Vernon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harmony 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. Where it is 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Harmony Town, Vernon County since 2015; patterns below come from Vernon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
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 Harmony since 2015: SR-56 (1) and SR-82 (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 Harmony 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| 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 |
Harmony Town, Vernon County at a glance
| Population | 943 |
| Land area | 42.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 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 |
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. 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 Harmony Town, Vernon County
How common are truck crashes in Harmony Town, Vernon County?
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 Harmony Town, Vernon County?
July has the most truck crashes in Vernon County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harmony Town, Vernon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vernon County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Harmony Town, Vernon County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 39.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vernon County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harmony 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.