West Allis, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Allis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How West Allis compares with Wisconsin
West Allis against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where West Allis stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | West Allis | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
West Allis has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wisconsin on garbage-truck share.
West Allis at a glance: 1.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in West Allis. They injured 119 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
6.0% 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 West Allis happened on I-43 (3), I-94 (3), SR-145 (3), I-41 (2) and SR-100 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for West Allis fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in West Allis.
- 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 West Allis
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 1 |
| CR-M / Watertown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (West Allis) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 75 |
| Sth 100 | 27 |
| I-094 | 19 |
| S 60Th St | 14 |
| W Lincoln Ave | 13 |
| W National Ave | 12 |
| I-894 | 10 |
| SR-894 | 9 |
West Allis at a glance
| Population | 59,784 |
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5,253 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53227) | $73,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53227) | $225,701 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in West Allis 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 | 38 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +2% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 31 | -18% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | -36% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Allis
How many truck crashes happen in West Allis?
West Allis has had 313 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Allis?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in West Allis happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Allis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in West Allis since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does West Allis compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
West Allis records 45.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Allis?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.