North Bay, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Bay 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Racine County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Racine County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Racine County since 2015: 454 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North Bay since 2015; patterns below come from Racine County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of North Bay happened on SR-11 (3), SR-20 (3), I-41 (2), 30th Ave (1) and CR-A 7Th St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 46 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for North Bay fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Racine County.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-A 7Th St | 1 |
| E Frontage Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Shoop St | 1 |
| Sr-K | 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 |
North Bay at a glance
| Population | 204 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,943 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53404) | $50,428 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53404) | $132,283 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 96 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Bay
How many truck accidents are there in North Bay?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Racine County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 454 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Bay?
The worst month is October: 11.4% of truck crashes in Racine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Bay?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Racine County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North Bay compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Racine County has 45.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Bay?
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.