Herman Town, Shawano County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herman Town, Shawano County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herman Town, Shawano County 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Shawano County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Herman Town, Shawano County since 2015; patterns below come from Shawano County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 47.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
18.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Herman since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (1), CR-G (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Herman Town, Shawano County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 18.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Herman Town, Shawano County at a glance
| Population | 734 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54128) | $63,661 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54128) | $144,849 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Herman Town, Shawano County
How many truck crashes happen in Herman Town, Shawano County?
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 Herman Town, Shawano County?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Shawano County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Herman Town, Shawano County?
Since 2015, Shawano County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Herman Town, Shawano County compare with Wisconsin?
Shawano County records 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Herman Town, Shawano County?
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.