Maribel, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maribel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maribel 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Manitowoc County: 22.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manitowoc County since 2015: 172 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Maribel 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
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 Maribel is CR-K, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-43 (1), SR-147 (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 Maribel fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-K; 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-K | 2 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 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 |
Maribel at a glance
| Population | 339 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 291 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54227) | $87,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54227) | $249,960 |
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. 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 Maribel
How many truck crashes happen in Maribel?
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 Maribel?
CR-K had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Maribel since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maribel?
Truck crashes in Manitowoc County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maribel?
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 Maribel compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Manitowoc County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maribel?
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.