Norway, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Norway 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Racine County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (46 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Racine County has recorded 1,047 truck crashes since 2015, with 454 people injured and 37 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Norway since 2015, this page uses Racine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Norway is I-41, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-11 (3), SR-20 (2) and US-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.7% across 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 Norway fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Racine County.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, 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) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| E Frontage Rd | 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 |
Norway at a glance
| Population | 7,862 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53185) | $103,225 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53185) | $384,606 |
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. 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 Norway
How common are truck crashes in Norway?
Racine County has had 1,047 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 454 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Norway?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Norway: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Norway?
Truck crashes in Racine County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norway?
Since 2015, Racine County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Norway 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 Norway?
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.