Union Grove, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Grove 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Racine County at a glance: 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.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Union Grove since 2015; patterns below come from Racine County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-41 (4), SR-20 (3) and CR-A Plank Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Union Grove fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Racine County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Racine County.
- 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 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 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| E Frontage Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| Sr-K | 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 |
Union Grove at a glance
| Population | 5,241 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53182) | $107,068 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53182) | $316,656 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Union Grove?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Racine County (454 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Union Grove?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union Grove: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Grove?
Truck crashes in Racine County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Grove?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Racine County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union Grove compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Racine County has 45.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Grove?
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.