Center Town, Outagamie County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Town, Outagamie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Town, Outagamie County 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Outagamie County is lower 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 707 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Outagamie County. They injured 316 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 27 truck crashes were reported in Center Town, Outagamie County since 2015; patterns below come from Outagamie County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-A (2), SR-47 (2) and SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is June, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Center Town, Outagamie County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Outagamie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Outagamie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| CR-A | 2 |
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-J | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Center Town, Outagamie County at a glance
| Population | 3,682 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54913) | $105,385 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54913) | $392,488 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Town, Outagamie County
How common are truck crashes in Center Town, Outagamie County?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 316 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Center Town, Outagamie County?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Center since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Center Town, Outagamie County?
Truck crashes in Outagamie County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Center Town, Outagamie County?
Since 2015, Outagamie County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Center Town, Outagamie County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Outagamie County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center Town, Outagamie County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.