Green Bay, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Green Bay: 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
11 of 215 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green Bay compares with Wisconsin
Green Bay against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green Bay stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green Bay | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Green Bay sits below Wisconsin 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 Green Bay: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.4%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 215 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Green Bay. They injured 88 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Broadway St S (1), CR-E (1) and CR-EE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Green Bay fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Green Bay
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 2 |
| Broadway St S | 1 |
| CR-E | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-141 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green Bay) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 35 |
| Sth 054 | 21 |
| Sth 032 | 13 |
| E Mason St | 10 |
| I-041 | 10 |
| Ush 141 | 8 |
| Webster Ave | 5 |
| Quincy St | 5 |
Green Bay at a glance
| Population | 106,311 |
| Land area | 45.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,338 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54302) | $58,506 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54302) | $175,486 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green Bay 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 | 30 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 32 | +6% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | -31% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | -38% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Green Bay
How many truck accidents are there in Green Bay?
Since 2015, 215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green Bay (88 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Green Bay?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Green Bay since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Green Bay?
Truck crashes in Green Bay peak in November, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Green Bay?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Green Bay since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Green Bay compared with Wisconsin?
Green Bay records 17.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Green Bay?
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.