Francis Creek, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Francis Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Francis Creek 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 |
Manitowoc County sits below Wisconsin on after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Manitowoc County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Francis Creek since 2015, this page uses Manitowoc County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads within 10 miles of Francis Creek with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-CR (1), CR-K (1) and CR-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Francis Creek fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-151 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Manitowoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| CR-CR | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Tannery Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 |
Francis Creek at a glance
| Population | 671 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 591 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54214) | $87,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54214) | $349,111 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Francis Creek
How common are truck crashes in Francis Creek?
Manitowoc County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Francis Creek?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Francis Creek: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Francis Creek?
January has the most truck crashes in Manitowoc County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Francis Creek?
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 Francis Creek compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manitowoc County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Francis Creek?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.