Vinland, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vinland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vinland and Winnebago County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winnebago County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
22 of 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Wisconsin
Winnebago County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Winnebago County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Vinland: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vinland: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 919 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winnebago County since 2015: 506 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Vinland since 2015, this page uses Winnebago County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of Vinland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-76 (2) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is January, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Vinland fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 321 |
| Ush 010 | 67 |
| Ush 045 | 35 |
| Sth 076 | 26 |
| Sth 114 | 25 |
| Sth 026 | 24 |
| SR-041 | 23 |
| Sth 021 | 22 |
Vinland at a glance
| Population | 1,751 |
| Land area | 28.4 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 74 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 86 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 71 | -15% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 74 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vinland
How common are truck crashes in Vinland?
Winnebago County has had 919 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 506 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vinland?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vinland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vinland?
February has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vinland?
Since 2015, Winnebago County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Vinland compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winnebago County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Vinland?
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.