Twin Lakes, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twin Lakes: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Twin Lakes 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Twin Lakes: US-12 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Twin Lakes.
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kenosha County since 2015: 432 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Twin Lakes 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%).
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-12 leads within 10 miles of Twin Lakes with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-120 (2), SR-173 (2) and CR-O (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
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 Twin Lakes fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-12; 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| Michigan Dr | 1 |
| Ringwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
Twin Lakes at a glance
| Population | 6,328 |
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Density | 742 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53181) | $97,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53181) | $299,929 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Twin Lakes
How many truck accidents are there in Twin Lakes?
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 Twin Lakes?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Twin Lakes since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Twin Lakes?
Truck crashes in Kenosha County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Twin Lakes?
Since 2015, Kenosha County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Twin Lakes compared 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 Twin Lakes?
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.