Herman Town, Sheboygan County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herman Town, Sheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herman Town, Sheboygan County 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sheboygan County: 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.
Herman Town, Sheboygan County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sheboygan County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Herman since 2015: CR-A (1), CR-C (1), CR-F (1), CR-M (1) and CR-P (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Herman Town, Sheboygan County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-C | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Herman Town, Sheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 2,153 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53015) | $88,810 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53015) | $219,119 |
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 Herman Town, Sheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Herman Town, Sheboygan County?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sheboygan County (185 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Herman Town, Sheboygan County?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Sheboygan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Herman Town, Sheboygan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sheboygan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Herman Town, Sheboygan County compared with Wisconsin?
Sheboygan County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Herman Town, Sheboygan County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.