Belgium, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belgium: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Belgium and Ozaukee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ozaukee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ozaukee County compares with Wisconsin
Ozaukee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ozaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Ozaukee County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Belgium: I-43 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Belgium: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Ozaukee County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Belgium had 25 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ozaukee County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-43 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-57 (2) and Abbott Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Belgium fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-43; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Ozaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ozaukee County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 147 |
| Sth 057 | 26 |
| Sth 060 | 12 |
| Sth 167 | 12 |
| Donges Bay Rd | 9 |
| Sth 033 | 9 |
| Sth 181 | 9 |
| Cth C | 8 |
Belgium at a glance
| Population | 2,515 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,170 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53004) | $84,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53004) | $254,976 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ozaukee 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 | 30 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +26% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belgium
How many truck accidents are there in Belgium?
Ozaukee County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Belgium?
I-43 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belgium since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Belgium?
January has the most truck crashes in Ozaukee County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Belgium?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ozaukee County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Belgium compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Ozaukee County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Belgium?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.