Erin, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Erin 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Washington County is lower 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.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.7% for 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.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Erin since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Erin since 2015: SR-175 (2), SR-67 (2), US-41 (2), CR-K (1) and CR-NN (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Erin fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-175 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-NN | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| Lisbon Rd N | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Erin at a glance
| Population | 3,816 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53033) | $136,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53033) | $509,551 |
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 Erin
How common are truck crashes in Erin?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (520 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Erin?
The worst month is April: 11.3% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Erin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Erin compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Washington County records 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Erin?
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.