Aniwa, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aniwa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aniwa 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Shawano County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Shawano County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Aniwa since 2015, this page uses Shawano County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
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 Aniwa since 2015: US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Aniwa fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shawano County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 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 |
Aniwa at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54414) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54414) | $199,409 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aniwa
How common are truck crashes in Aniwa?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Shawano County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aniwa?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Shawano County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Aniwa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Shawano County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Aniwa compare 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 Aniwa?
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.