Morgan, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan and Oconto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oconto County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconto County compares with Wisconsin
Oconto County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Oconto County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oconto County: 9.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Oconto County has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
Morgan had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oconto County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.0%).
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morgan since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-32 (2), US-41 (2), CR-B (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Morgan fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oconto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconto County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 041 | 34 |
| Sth 022 | 17 |
| Ush 141 | 15 |
| Sth 032 | 9 |
| Cth B | 5 |
| Cth C | 5 |
| Cross Rd | 3 |
| Cth | 3 |
Morgan at a glance
| Population | 1,023 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54154) | $59,767 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54154) | $203,091 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconto 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 | 15 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan
How many truck accidents are there in Morgan?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morgan?
Truck crashes in Oconto County peak in December, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morgan?
Since 2015, Oconto County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Morgan compare with Wisconsin?
Oconto County records 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Morgan?
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.