Sterling Town, Vernon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sterling Town, Vernon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sterling 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Vernon County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across 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.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Sterling 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sterling since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (1) and SR-82 (1).
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 Sterling Town, Vernon County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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-35 | 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 |
Sterling Town, Vernon County at a glance
| Population | 547 |
| Land area | 45.6 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54624) | $81,518 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54624) | $192,629 |
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 Sterling Town, Vernon County
How many truck crashes happen in Sterling 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 Sterling Town, Vernon County?
Truck crashes in Vernon County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sterling Town, Vernon County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vernon County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sterling Town, Vernon County compared 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 Sterling 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.