Barton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barton 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 sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 520 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Barton 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.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of Barton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-41 (2), SR-144 (2) and CR-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Barton fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
Barton at a glance
| Population | 2,750 |
| Land area | 19.1 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53090) | $86,152 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53090) | $282,103 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Barton
How many truck crashes happen in Barton?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 520 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Barton?
SR-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Barton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Barton?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Barton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Barton compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 47.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Barton?
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.