Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maple Grove 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.
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 8 truck crashes were reported in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County since 2015; patterns below come from Manitowoc County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Maple Grove is SR-32, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-K (1), SR-96 (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 Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-32; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County at a glance
| Population | 785 |
| Land area | 35.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54110) | $73,685 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54110) | $223,546 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County
How common are truck crashes in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maple Grove: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Manitowoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County?
Since 2015, Manitowoc County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Manitowoc County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maple Grove Town, Manitowoc County?
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.