Kohler, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kohler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kohler 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 |
Sheboygan County sits below Wisconsin 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.
What stands out in Kohler: SR-28 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Kohler: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sheboygan County. They injured 185 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Kohler had 13 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
December has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-28 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: 11th St S (1), CR-C (1) and CR-U (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Kohler fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 11th St S | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-U | 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 |
Kohler at a glance
| Population | 2,274 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 428 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53044) | $131,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53044) | $386,625 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Kohler
How common are truck crashes in Kohler?
Sheboygan County has had 420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 21.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kohler?
NHTSA data shows SR-28 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kohler since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kohler?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Sheboygan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kohler?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sheboygan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Kohler compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sheboygan County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kohler?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.