Kewaunee, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kewaunee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kewaunee 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Kewaunee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for 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
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kewaunee County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
Kewaunee had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kewaunee County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Kewaunee.
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 Kewaunee fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kewaunee County.
- 39.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
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 |
Kewaunee at a glance
| Population | 2,808 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 795 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54216) | $83,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54216) | $186,290 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kewaunee
How many truck accidents are there in Kewaunee?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Kewaunee County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kewaunee?
Truck crashes in Kewaunee County peak in September, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kewaunee?
Since 2015, Kewaunee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kewaunee 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?
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.