Manitowoc Rapids, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manitowoc Rapids: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manitowoc Rapids 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.
The headline for Manitowoc County: 22.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Manitowoc County. They injured 172 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Manitowoc Rapids had 50 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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, US-151 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-CR (1), CR-K (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Manitowoc Rapids fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 22.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| CR-CR | 1 |
| CR-K | 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 |
Manitowoc Rapids at a glance
| Population | 2,172 |
| Land area | 26.8 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54220) | $66,035 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54220) | $176,225 |
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 Manitowoc Rapids
How many truck accidents are there in Manitowoc Rapids?
Manitowoc County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Manitowoc Rapids?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Manitowoc Rapids: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Manitowoc Rapids?
January has the most truck crashes in Manitowoc County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Manitowoc Rapids?
Since 2015, Manitowoc County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Manitowoc Rapids compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Manitowoc County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Manitowoc Rapids?
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.