West Kewaunee, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Kewaunee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West 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
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).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in West Kewaunee 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%.
November through March accounts for 33.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of West Kewaunee happened on SR-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for West Kewaunee fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 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 |
West Kewaunee at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Land area | 36.9 sq mi |
| Density | 35 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Kewaunee
How many truck accidents are there in West Kewaunee?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kewaunee County (45 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Kewaunee?
The worst month is September: 20.0% of truck crashes in Kewaunee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Kewaunee?
Since 2015, Kewaunee County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does West Kewaunee compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kewaunee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West 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.