Tigerton, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tigerton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tigerton 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.
Shawano County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shawano County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Tigerton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Shawano County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 Tigerton since 2015: CR-G (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shawano County.
Route planning tips for Tigerton 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-G | 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 |
Tigerton at a glance
| Population | 705 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 387 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 |
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. 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 Tigerton
How many truck crashes happen in Tigerton?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Shawano County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tigerton?
Truck crashes in Shawano County peak in January, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tigerton?
Since 2015, Shawano County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tigerton compared with Wisconsin?
Shawano County records 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tigerton?
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.