Troy Town, Walworth County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Town, Walworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy Town, Walworth County 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 sits below Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Walworth County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (27 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walworth County. They injured 279 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Troy Town, Walworth County since 2015, this page uses Walworth County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
9.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Troy is US-12, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 4th St (1), CR-ES (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (22%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 5.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Troy Town, Walworth County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walworth County.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 |
| 4th St | 1 |
| CR-ES | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Troy Town, Walworth County at a glance
| Population | 2,345 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53120) | $96,345 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53120) | $336,141 |
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 Troy Town, Walworth County
How many truck crashes happen in Troy Town, Walworth County?
538 truck crashes have been reported in Walworth County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 279 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Troy Town, Walworth County?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy Town, Walworth County?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Walworth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Troy Town, Walworth County?
Since 2015, Walworth County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Troy Town, Walworth County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Walworth County has 43.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Troy Town, Walworth 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.