Eaton Town, Brown County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eaton Town, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eaton Town, Brown County and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
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 |
Brown County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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).
Brown County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 897 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Eaton Town, Brown County since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eaton since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-G (1), I-43 (1), SR-29 (1), SR-54 (1) and US-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Eaton Town, Brown County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Eaton Town, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 1,701 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54311) | $84,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54311) | $300,842 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 91 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eaton Town, Brown County
How common are truck crashes in Eaton Town, Brown County?
Brown County has had 897 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eaton Town, Brown County?
The worst month is November: 10.0% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eaton Town, Brown County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Brown County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does Eaton Town, 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eaton Town, 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.