Allenton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allenton and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Wisconsin
Washington County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 103 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 520 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Allenton since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Allenton is I-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-33 (2), CR-S (1) and SR-144 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Allenton fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 284 |
| Sth 033 | 54 |
| Sth 060 | 36 |
| Ush 045 | 21 |
| SR-041 | 19 |
| Sth 167 | 17 |
| Cth Q | 16 |
| Sth 145 | 16 |
Allenton at a glance
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53002) | $117,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53002) | $325,035 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 52 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 62 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | +7% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allenton
How many truck accidents are there in Allenton?
Washington County has had 767 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 520 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Allenton?
I-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Allenton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allenton?
April has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Allenton?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Allenton compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allenton?
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.