Kewaunee County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kewaunee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kewaunee County compares with Wisconsin
Kewaunee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kewaunee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kewaunee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 39.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 11.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Kewaunee County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kewaunee County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 20.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kewaunee County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Kewaunee County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Kewaunee County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kewaunee County.
- Morning starts matter: 39.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Kewaunee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kewaunee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kewaunee County) |
|---|---|
| Cth Ab | 9 |
| Sth 054 | 7 |
| Sth 029 | 6 |
| Cth C | 5 |
| Parking Lot | 3 |
| Pleasant Rd | 3 |
| SR-029 | 3 |
| Boucher Rd | 2 |
Kewaunee County at a glance
| Population | 20,751 |
| Land area | 342.5 sq mi |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,713 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kewaunee 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -6% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | -9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kewaunee County
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Questions fleets ask about Kewaunee County
How many truck accidents are there in Kewaunee County?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kewaunee County (45 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Kewaunee County?
The worst month is September: 20.0% of truck crashes in Kewaunee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kewaunee County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kewaunee County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kewaunee County compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Kewaunee County has 29.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kewaunee 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.