Almon, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Almon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Almon and Shawano County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shawano County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shawano County compares with Wisconsin
Shawano County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shawano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shawano County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Shawano County has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Shawano County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Shawano County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Almon since 2015; patterns below come from Shawano County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Almon since 2015: US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shawano County.
Route planning tips for Almon fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shawano County.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 18.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shawano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shawano County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 102 |
| Ush 045 | 20 |
| Sth 047 | 14 |
| Sth 022 | 10 |
| SR-029 | 7 |
| Cth | 7 |
| Sth 117 | 5 |
| Cth C | 4 |
Almon at a glance
| Population | 575 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54416) | $60,859 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54416) | $130,965 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shawano 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 | 32 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | -35% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +3% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Almon
How many truck crashes happen in Almon?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shawano County (135 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Almon?
January has the most truck crashes in Shawano County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Almon?
Since 2015, Shawano County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Almon compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Shawano County has 51.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Almon?
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.