Morris, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morris 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Shawano County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Morris since 2015, this page uses Shawano County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Morris happened on CR-G (1) and US-45 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Morris fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-G | 1 |
| 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 |
Morris at a glance
| Population | 379 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54486) | $60,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54486) | $160,387 |
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 Morris
How many truck crashes happen in Morris?
Shawano County has had 251 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morris?
January has the most truck crashes in Shawano County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Shawano County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Morris compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shawano County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Morris?
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.