Taycheedah, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taycheedah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taycheedah 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.
What stands out in Taycheedah: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Taycheedah: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Fond du Lac County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Taycheedah since 2015; patterns below come from Fond du Lac County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-45 (3), SR-23 (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 Taycheedah fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
| SR-175 | 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 |
Taycheedah at a glance
| Population | 4,657 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5,940 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Taycheedah
How many truck accidents are there in Taycheedah?
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 Taycheedah?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Taycheedah: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Taycheedah?
September has the most truck crashes in Fond du Lac County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taycheedah?
Since 2015, Fond du Lac County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Taycheedah compared with Wisconsin?
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 Taycheedah?
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.