Calumet County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calumet 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
9 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calumet County compares with Wisconsin
Calumet County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calumet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calumet County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Calumet County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calumet County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calumet County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Calumet County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-114 (1), SR-55 (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Calumet County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calumet County) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calumet County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 27 |
| Sth 032 | 24 |
| Ush 151 | 13 |
| Sth 114 | 10 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth Kk | 6 |
| Cth H | 4 |
Calumet County at a glance
| Population | 53,602 |
| Land area | 318.2 sq mi |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,688 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calumet 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Calumet County
How many truck accidents are there in Calumet County?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calumet County (102 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Calumet County?
Truck crashes in Calumet County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calumet County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Calumet County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Calumet County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Calumet County has 28.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Calumet 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.