Montpelier, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montpelier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montpelier 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
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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Kewaunee County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 20.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Kewaunee County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Montpelier since 2015; patterns below come from Kewaunee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in 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, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Montpelier happened on SR-29 (1) and SR-54 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Montpelier fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kewaunee County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kewaunee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 1 |
| 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 |
Montpelier at a glance
| Population | 1,371 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54217) | $89,489 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54217) | $284,267 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montpelier
How many truck accidents are there in Montpelier?
Kewaunee County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montpelier?
Truck crashes in Kewaunee County peak in September, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montpelier?
Since 2015, Kewaunee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Montpelier compare with Wisconsin?
Kewaunee County records 29.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Montpelier?
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.