Waubeka, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waubeka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waubeka 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 sits below Wisconsin 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).
What stands out in Ozaukee County: January 12.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Waubeka since 2015, this page uses Ozaukee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waubeka since 2015 were spread across roads: I-43 (2), SR-144 (2), SR-33 (2), SR-57 (2) and Abbott Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Waubeka fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Ozaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-M | 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 |
Waubeka at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53021) | $89,779 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53021) | $315,817 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waubeka
How many truck crashes happen in Waubeka?
Ozaukee County has had 404 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Waubeka?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Ozaukee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waubeka?
Since 2015, Ozaukee County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waubeka compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ozaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waubeka?
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.