Pulcifer, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pulcifer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pulcifer 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. 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
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shawano County. They injured 135 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pulcifer 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pulcifer is SR-22, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-117 (1), SR-32 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pulcifer fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Pulcifer at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54111) | $67,396 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54111) | $256,733 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pulcifer
How common are truck crashes in Pulcifer?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shawano County (135 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pulcifer?
NHTSA data shows SR-22 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pulcifer since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pulcifer?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Shawano County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pulcifer?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawano County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pulcifer 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 Pulcifer?
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.