Chilton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chilton and Calumet County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calumet County numbers.
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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calumet County. They injured 102 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 34 truck crashes reported in Chilton since 2015, this page uses Calumet County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chilton since 2015: Kiel Rd (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Chilton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calumet County.
- 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Kiel Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 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 |
Chilton at a glance
| Population | 4,183 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,035 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53014) | $79,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53014) | $208,864 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chilton
How many truck crashes happen in Chilton?
Calumet County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chilton?
Truck crashes in Calumet County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chilton?
Since 2015, Calumet County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chilton compare with Wisconsin?
Calumet County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chilton?
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.