Brighton Town, Kenosha County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brighton Town, Kenosha County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brighton Town, Kenosha County and Kenosha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kenosha County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Kenosha County is lower on 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.
Brighton Town, Kenosha County at a glance: SR-11 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brighton: 5 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.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Brighton Town, Kenosha County since 2015, this page uses Kenosha County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Brighton with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-A Plank Rd (1), CR-P (1) and CR-W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Brighton Town, Kenosha County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 5 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 |
Brighton Town, Kenosha County at a glance
| Population | 1,419 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53168) | $97,035 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53168) | $308,815 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brighton Town, Kenosha County
How many truck accidents are there in Brighton Town, 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 Brighton Town, Kenosha County?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brighton: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brighton Town, Kenosha County?
Truck crashes in Kenosha County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brighton Town, Kenosha County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Kenosha County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Brighton Town, Kenosha County compare with Wisconsin?
Kenosha County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brighton Town, Kenosha County?
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.