Manitowoc, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Manitowoc: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Manitowoc 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Manitowoc County has recorded 403 truck crashes since 2015, with 172 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 71 truck crashes were reported in Manitowoc 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
22.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across 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
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Manitowoc fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-151 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- 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 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 at a glance
| Population | 34,616 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,929 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 |
In the 1990s about 43 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Manitowoc
How many truck crashes happen in Manitowoc?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 172 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Manitowoc?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Manitowoc: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Manitowoc?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Manitowoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Manitowoc?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Manitowoc County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc?
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.