Brown County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Wisconsin
Brown County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Brown County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brown County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 897 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-32 leads in Brown County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-41 (2), Broadway St S (1) and CR-EE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brown County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brown County.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Brown County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| Broadway St S | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-141 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 95 |
| I-043 | 74 |
| Sth 032 | 59 |
| Sth 172 | 51 |
| Sth 029 | 29 |
| Sth 054 | 27 |
| SR-041 | 18 |
| Sth 096 | 17 |
Brown County at a glance
| Population | 273,909 |
| Land area | 530.1 sq mi |
| Density | 517 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $83,480 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 91 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 103 | +13% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 88 | -15% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 62 | -29% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 91 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Brown County
ZIP codes in Brown County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Brown County
How common are truck crashes in Brown County?
Since 2015, 897 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (338 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brown County?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Brown County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brown County?
November has the most truck crashes in Brown County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brown County?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Brown County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 27.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brown County?
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.