Schleswig, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schleswig: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Schleswig 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
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.
Schleswig had 17 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%.
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%).
22.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Schleswig happened on CR-A (1), CR-F (1), CR-H (1), CR-M (1) and SR-42 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Schleswig fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Manitowoc County.
- 31.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 22.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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-A | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| CR-H | 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 |
Schleswig at a glance
| Population | 1,950 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53042) | $86,389 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53042) | $239,186 |
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 Schleswig
How many truck crashes happen in Schleswig?
Manitowoc County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Schleswig?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Manitowoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Schleswig?
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 Schleswig compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Manitowoc County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Schleswig?
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.