Kenosha County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kenosha County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kenosha County compares with Wisconsin
Kenosha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenosha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kenosha County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Kenosha County: I-41 most fatal truck crashes in Kenosha County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kenosha County since 2015: 432 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-31 (2), 30th Ave (1) and CR-A 7Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kenosha County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- 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 Kenosha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kenosha County) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-A 7Th St | 1 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenosha County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 279 |
| Sth 050 | 83 |
| Sth 031 | 46 |
| Sth 142 | 30 |
| Sth 165 | 29 |
| Sth 158 | 27 |
| Cth | 23 |
| Cth H | 22 |
Kenosha County at a glance
| Population | 168,754 |
| Land area | 271.8 sq mi |
| Density | 621 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,203 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenosha 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 | 68 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 78 | +15% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | -10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 86 | +23% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 86 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kenosha County
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Questions fleets ask about Kenosha County
How many truck crashes happen in Kenosha County?
Kenosha County has had 957 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 432 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kenosha County?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Kenosha County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kenosha County?
Truck crashes in Kenosha County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kenosha County?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kenosha County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kenosha County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kenosha County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.