Meeme, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meeme: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meeme 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.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Meeme 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%).
November through March accounts for 47.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Meeme since 2015: CR-A (1), CR-F (1), CR-M (1) and SR-42 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Meeme fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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-A | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 |
Meeme at a glance
| Population | 1,446 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53063) | $100,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53063) | $259,764 |
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. 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 Meeme
How many truck crashes happen in Meeme?
403 truck crashes have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 172 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Meeme?
Truck crashes in Manitowoc County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Meeme?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Meeme compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
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 Meeme?
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.