Mishicot, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mishicot: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mishicot 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 runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Manitowoc County at a glance: 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.
Mishicot had 6 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
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mishicot since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-K (1), CR-V (1), I-43 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-42 (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 Mishicot fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most 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
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 | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| Tannery Rd | 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 |
Mishicot at a glance
| Population | 1,423 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 558 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54241) | $61,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54241) | $156,314 |
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 Mishicot
How many truck crashes happen in Mishicot?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manitowoc County (172 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mishicot?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Manitowoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mishicot?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Manitowoc County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does Mishicot 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mishicot?
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.