Linn, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linn and Walworth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walworth County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Walworth County compares with Wisconsin
Walworth County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Walworth County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Walworth County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walworth County. They injured 279 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Linn since 2015; patterns below come from Walworth County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Linn is US-12, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-K (2), SR-120 (2) and CR-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is June, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Linn fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Walworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 3 |
| CR-K | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 1 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 93 |
| Ush 012 | 85 |
| Sth 120 | 33 |
| Ush 014 | 31 |
| Sth 011 | 28 |
| Sth 067 | 22 |
| Sth 050 | 17 |
| Sth 020 | 13 |
Linn at a glance
| Population | 2,703 |
| Land area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53195) | $95,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53195) | $182,407 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walworth 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 42 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 42 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 48 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Linn
How common are truck crashes in Linn?
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walworth County (279 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Linn?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linn since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Linn?
August has the most truck crashes in Walworth County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Linn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Walworth County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Linn compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Walworth County has 43.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Linn?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.