Wheatland Town, Kenosha County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheatland Town, Kenosha County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheatland 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Kenosha County at a glance: January worst month: 13.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Kenosha County has recorded 957 truck crashes since 2015, with 432 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Wheatland Town, Kenosha County had 31 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
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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%).
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wheatland happened on SR-11 (3), US-12 (3), SR-120 (2), SR-173 (2) and CR-A Plank Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wheatland Town, Kenosha County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 1 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| Michigan Dr | 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 |
Wheatland Town, Kenosha County at a glance
| Population | 3,354 |
| Land area | 23.7 sq mi |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wheatland Town, Kenosha County
How many truck crashes happen in Wheatland Town, Kenosha County?
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenosha County (432 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheatland Town, Kenosha County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Kenosha County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wheatland Town, Kenosha County?
Since 2015, Kenosha County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wheatland Town, 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Wheatland Town, Kenosha County?
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.