Underhill, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Underhill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Underhill 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Oconto County is lower on 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.
Oconto County at a glance: 9.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Oconto County has recorded 147 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Underhill since 2015; patterns below come from Oconto County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Underhill happened on SR-22 (2), SR-117 (1) and SR-32 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Underhill fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 18.0% 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
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-22 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Underhill at a glance
| Population | 889 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54124) | $60,703 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54124) | $141,973 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Underhill
How common are truck crashes in Underhill?
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oconto County (90 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Underhill?
The worst month is December: 12.9% of truck crashes in Oconto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Underhill?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Underhill compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconto County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Underhill?
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.