Buchanan, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buchanan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buchanan and Outagamie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Outagamie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Outagamie County compares with Wisconsin
Outagamie County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Outagamie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Outagamie County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Outagamie County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Outagamie County has recorded 707 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Buchanan had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Outagamie County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buchanan since 2015: I-41 (3), SR-32 (3), CR-CE (1), CR-EE (1) and CR-J (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Buchanan fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Outagamie County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Outagamie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-J | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Outagamie County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 198 |
| Sth 047 | 46 |
| Cth | 44 |
| Sth 015 | 26 |
| Sth 096 | 21 |
| Sth 055 | 19 |
| Sth 054 | 16 |
| Sth 441 | 16 |
Buchanan at a glance
| Population | 6,786 |
| Land area | 14.8 sq mi |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54130) | $89,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54130) | $259,993 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Outagamie 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 | 58 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 65 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | -17% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | +5% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buchanan
How common are truck crashes in Buchanan?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 316 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buchanan?
July has the most truck crashes in Outagamie County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buchanan?
Since 2015, Outagamie County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Buchanan compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Outagamie County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Buchanan?
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.