Kiel, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kiel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kiel 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Kiel had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Manitowoc County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kiel since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (1), CR-F (1), CR-H (1), CR-M (1) and CR-P (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 Kiel fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| Kiel Rd | 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 |
Kiel at a glance
| Population | 3,975 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,572 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53042) | $86,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53042) | $239,186 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 43 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kiel
How common are truck crashes in Kiel?
Manitowoc County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kiel?
Truck crashes in Manitowoc County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kiel?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kiel compared 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 Kiel?
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.