Germantown Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Germantown Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Germantown Village 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 runs above Wisconsin on 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
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 520 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Germantown Village had 163 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
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
SR-175 leads within 10 miles of Germantown with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Bridge St (1), CR-G (1) and CR-K (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 Germantown Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-175; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-175 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| Lisbon Rd N | 1 |
| N 91st St | 1 |
| SR-100 | 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 |
Germantown Village at a glance
| Population | 21,032 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 612 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53022) | $100,890 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53022) | $373,606 |
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 Germantown Village
How many truck accidents are there in Germantown Village?
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 Germantown Village?
Since 2015, SR-175 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Germantown: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Germantown Village?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Germantown Village?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Germantown Village compared 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 Germantown Village?
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.