Cedarburg, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cedarburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cedarburg 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 Cedarburg: I-43 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cedarburg.
Overview
Ozaukee County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Cedarburg had 49 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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-43 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Bridge St (1), N 91st St (1) and SR-100 (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 Cedarburg fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-43, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ozaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| N 91st St | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 |
Cedarburg at a glance
| Population | 13,011 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,644 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53012) | $96,090 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53012) | $421,740 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cedarburg
How common are truck crashes in Cedarburg?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Ozaukee County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 149 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cedarburg?
I-43 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cedarburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cedarburg?
January has the most truck crashes in Ozaukee County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cedarburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ozaukee County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cedarburg compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Ozaukee County has 36.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cedarburg?
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.