Wayne Town, Washington County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Town, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne Town, Washington County 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 767 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 520 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 55 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Town, Washington County 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wayne is I-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-33 (2), SR-144 (1) and US-41 (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 Wayne Town, Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 |
| SR-144 | 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 |
Wayne Town, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 2,295 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Wayne Town, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Wayne Town, Washington County?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 520 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wayne Town, Washington County?
I-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Town, Washington County?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Town, Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne Town, Washington County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 47.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne Town, Washington 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.