Eagle Lake, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eagle Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eagle Lake and Racine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Racine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Racine County compares with Wisconsin
Racine County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Racine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Racine County sits below Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Racine County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Racine County. They injured 454 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Eagle Lake had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Racine County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of Eagle Lake with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-41 (3), SR-20 (3) and CR-A Plank Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Eagle Lake fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Racine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 6 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Racine County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 337 |
| Sth 011 | 71 |
| Sth 020 | 58 |
| Parking Lot | 27 |
| E Frontage Rd | 23 |
| Sth 031 | 23 |
| W Frontage Rd | 20 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
Eagle Lake at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53139) | $99,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53139) | $309,946 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Racine 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 | 96 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 101 | +5% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 81 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 96 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eagle Lake
How many truck crashes happen in Eagle Lake?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Racine County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 454 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eagle Lake?
SR-11 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eagle Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eagle Lake?
Truck crashes in Racine County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eagle Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Racine County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eagle Lake compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Racine County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eagle Lake?
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.