Rockland Town, Manitowoc County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockland Town, Manitowoc County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockland 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 runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Manitowoc County: 22.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Police reported 403 crashes involving commercial trucks in Manitowoc County since 2015: 172 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Rockland 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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockland since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-K (1).
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 Rockland Town, Manitowoc County 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
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 |
Rockland Town, Manitowoc County at a glance
| Population | 1,001 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54207) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54207) | $177,928 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockland Town, Manitowoc County
How many truck accidents are there in Rockland Town, Manitowoc County?
Since 2015, 403 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Manitowoc County (172 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockland 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 Rockland Town, Manitowoc County?
Since 2015, Manitowoc County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rockland Town, Manitowoc County compare with Wisconsin?
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 Rockland Town, Manitowoc County?
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.