Forest Junction, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forest Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Forest Junction 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Calumet County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Forest Junction had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Calumet County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
14.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-CE (1), CR-K (1) and CR-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Forest Junction fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-32, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Forest Junction at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54123) | $58,750 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Forest Junction
How common are truck crashes in Forest Junction?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 102 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Forest Junction?
SR-32 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Forest Junction since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Forest Junction?
Truck crashes in Calumet County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forest Junction?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Calumet County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Forest Junction compare with Wisconsin?
Calumet County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forest Junction?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.