Pepin, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pepin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pepin and Pepin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pepin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pepin County compares with Wisconsin
Pepin County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pepin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pepin County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Pepin County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pepin: US-61 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pepin since 2015.
Overview
Pepin County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 115 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Pepin since 2015, this page uses Pepin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 18.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of Pepin with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pepin County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pepin fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pepin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pepin County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 11 |
| Cth D | 3 |
| Sth 025 | 3 |
| Cth R | 2 |
| 10Th Ave | 1 |
| 2Nd Ave | 1 |
| 3Rd Street | 1 |
| A Rd | 1 |
Pepin at a glance
| Population | 749 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,036 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54759) | $80,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54759) | $222,781 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pepin 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +37% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pepin
How many truck accidents are there in Pepin?
Pepin County has had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 0.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pepin?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pepin: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pepin?
June has the most truck crashes in Pepin County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pepin?
Since 2015, Pepin County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pepin compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pepin County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pepin?
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.