Fond du Lac, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fond du Lac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fond du Lac County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fond du Lac County compares with Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fond du Lac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Fond du Lac County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fond du Lac: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fond du Lac: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 539 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fond du Lac County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 185 truck crashes were reported in Fond du Lac since 2015; patterns below come from Fond du Lac County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of Fond du Lac with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-23 (3), US-45 (3) and SR-175 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Fond du Lac fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| SR-23 | 3 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-175 | 2 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
| US-151 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fond du Lac County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 152 |
| Sth 023 | 46 |
| Sth 026 | 45 |
| Ush 151 | 35 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
| Cth B | 9 |
| Cth | 8 |
Fond du Lac at a glance
| Population | 44,469 |
| Land area | 19.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,312 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54935) | $63,144 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54935) | $180,154 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fond du Lac 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 | 54 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | -26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fond du Lac
How many truck accidents are there in Fond du Lac?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fond du Lac County (217 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fond du Lac?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fond du Lac since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fond du Lac?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fond du Lac County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fond du Lac?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Fond du Lac County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fond du Lac compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Fond du Lac County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fond du Lac?
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.