Algoma, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Algoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Algoma and Kewaunee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kewaunee County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
Kewaunee County at a glance: September 20.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Kewaunee County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Algoma since 2015, this page uses Kewaunee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Algoma since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 5.3%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Algoma fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Algoma at a glance
| Population | 3,226 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,314 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54201) | $67,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54201) | $186,998 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Algoma
How many truck crashes happen in Algoma?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kewaunee County (45 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Algoma?
The worst month is September: 20.0% of truck crashes in Kewaunee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Algoma?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kewaunee County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Algoma compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kewaunee County has 29.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Algoma?
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.