Princeton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Princeton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Princeton and Green Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Green Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green Lake County compares with Wisconsin
Green Lake County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green Lake County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Green Lake County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Green Lake County: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Green Lake County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
Princeton had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Green Lake County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 16.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Princeton since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (1), SR-23 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Princeton fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Lake County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Green Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 073 | 12 |
| Sth 023 | 11 |
| Cth A | 6 |
| Cth Aw | 4 |
| Sth 044 | 3 |
| Cth F | 2 |
| Berlin Rd | 1 |
| Brave Rd | 1 |
Princeton at a glance
| Population | 1,270 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 817 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54968) | $65,758 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54968) | $194,733 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green Lake 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Princeton
How many truck accidents are there in Princeton?
Since 2015, 66 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green Lake County (33 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Princeton?
Truck crashes in Green Lake County peak in May, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Princeton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Green Lake County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Princeton compared with Wisconsin?
Green Lake County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Princeton?
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.