Bristol Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bristol Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bristol Village 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 |
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 Bristol Village: I-94 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bristol.
Overview
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenosha County. They injured 432 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 123 truck crashes were reported in Bristol Village since 2015; patterns below come from Kenosha County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bristol is I-94, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-41 (3), CR-19 Russell Rd (2) and SR-131 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bristol Village fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| CR-W | 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 |
Bristol Village at a glance
| Population | 5,239 |
| Land area | 32.7 sq mi |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53104) | $112,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53104) | $325,360 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bristol Village
How many truck accidents are there in Bristol Village?
957 truck crashes have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 432 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bristol Village?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bristol: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bristol Village?
January has the most truck crashes in Kenosha County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bristol Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Kenosha County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Bristol Village compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kenosha County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bristol Village?
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.