Elkhart Lake, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elkhart Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elkhart Lake and Sheboygan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sheboygan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sheboygan County compares with Wisconsin
Sheboygan County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sheboygan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Sheboygan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sheboygan County at a glance: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Sheboygan County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Elkhart Lake since 2015; patterns below come from Sheboygan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
14.2% 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 Elkhart Lake since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (1), CR-G (1), CR-H (1), CR-M (1) and CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Elkhart Lake fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheboygan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sheboygan 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 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-U | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sheboygan County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 107 |
| Sth 057 | 45 |
| Sth 023 | 30 |
| Sth 028 | 18 |
| Parking Lot | 13 |
| Sth 032 | 10 |
| Cth J | 9 |
| Cth Pp | 8 |
Elkhart Lake at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 790 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53020) | $89,155 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53020) | $330,781 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sheboygan 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 | 41 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | -12% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elkhart Lake
How common are truck crashes in Elkhart Lake?
Sheboygan County has had 420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in Elkhart Lake?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Sheboygan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elkhart Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sheboygan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Elkhart Lake compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sheboygan County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elkhart Lake?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.