Friendship Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Friendship Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Friendship Town 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 sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Friendship Town at a glance: I-41 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Friendship since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fond du Lac County. They injured 217 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Friendship Town since 2015, this page uses Fond du Lac County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of Friendship with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-23 (2), US-45 (2) and CR-OO (1).
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 Friendship Town fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 5 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Friendship Town at a glance
| Population | 2,766 |
| Land area | 16.6 sq mi |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54979) | $109,868 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54979) | $300,498 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Friendship Town
How common are truck crashes in Friendship Town?
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 Friendship Town?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Friendship since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Friendship Town?
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 Friendship Town?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fond du Lac County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Friendship Town compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fond du Lac County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Friendship Town?
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.