Waukechon, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waukechon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waukechon 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Shawano County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shawano County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Waukechon 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-47 leads within 10 miles of Waukechon with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-117 (1), SR-156 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Waukechon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Waukechon at a glance
| Population | 1,022 |
| Land area | 35.0 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54107) | $79,815 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54107) | $210,528 |
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 Waukechon
How many truck crashes happen in Waukechon?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Shawano County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Waukechon?
SR-47 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waukechon since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waukechon?
Truck crashes in Shawano County peak in January, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waukechon?
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 Waukechon compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Shawano County has 51.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waukechon?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.