Thiensville, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thiensville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thiensville 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Ozaukee County is lower on 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).
The headline for Thiensville: I-43 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Thiensville.
Overview
Ozaukee County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Thiensville since 2015; patterns below come from Ozaukee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
I-43 leads within 10 miles of Thiensville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-181 (2), Bridge St (1) and CR-G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Thiensville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ozaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
| N 68th St | 1 |
| N 91st St | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-175 | 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 |
Thiensville at a glance
| Population | 3,299 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,178 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53092) | $128,156 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53092) | $472,087 |
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 Thiensville
How common are truck crashes in Thiensville?
Ozaukee County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Thiensville?
Since 2015, I-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Thiensville: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Thiensville?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Ozaukee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Thiensville?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ozaukee County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Thiensville compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ozaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Thiensville?
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.