Paddock Lake, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paddock Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paddock Lake 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.
Paddock Lake at a glance: SR-11 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Paddock Lake: 4 since 2015.
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.
Paddock Lake had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kenosha County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Paddock Lake is SR-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-41 (3), SR-173 (2) and CR-O (1).
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 Paddock Lake fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| Cr- North Ave | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| Michigan Dr | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Paddock Lake at a glance
| Population | 2,949 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 975 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paddock Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Paddock Lake?
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenosha County (432 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paddock Lake?
SR-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Paddock Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Paddock Lake?
January has the most truck crashes in Kenosha County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paddock Lake?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paddock Lake compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Kenosha County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Paddock Lake?
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.