Jefferson Town, Vernon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Town, Vernon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 sits below Wisconsin 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Jefferson Town, Vernon County since 2015, this page uses Vernon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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 Jefferson since 2015: SR-27 (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 Jefferson 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-27 | 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 |
Jefferson Town, Vernon County at a glance
| Population | 1,273 |
| Land area | 46.9 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54665) | $72,093 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54665) | $230,484 |
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. 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 Jefferson Town, Vernon County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Town, Vernon County?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vernon County (53 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Town, Vernon County?
The worst month is July: 13.3% of truck crashes in Vernon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Town, Vernon County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vernon County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Jefferson Town, Vernon County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vernon County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson 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.