Eaton Town, Manitowoc County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County and Manitowoc County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Manitowoc County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Manitowoc County compares with Wisconsin
Manitowoc County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manitowoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Manitowoc County is lower on after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Manitowoc County: 22.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Manitowoc County. They injured 172 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County since 2015; patterns below come from Manitowoc County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
22.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eaton since 2015: CR-A (1) and CR-F (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Eaton Town, Manitowoc County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manitowoc County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Manitowoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manitowoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 111 |
| Ush 151 | 30 |
| Ush 010 | 16 |
| Sth 042 | 14 |
| Cth | 12 |
| Sth 032 | 8 |
| Cth K | 7 |
| Cth C | 7 |
Eaton Town, Manitowoc County at a glance
| Population | 817 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54232) | $57,895 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manitowoc 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 | 43 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 35 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eaton Town, Manitowoc County
How common are truck crashes in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 172 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County?
Truck crashes in Manitowoc County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County compare with Wisconsin?
Manitowoc County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eaton Town, Manitowoc County?
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.