Mosel, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mosel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mosel 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
Mosel at a glance: SR-28 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mosel.
Overview
Police reported 420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sheboygan County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Mosel since 2015, this page uses Sheboygan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mosel is SR-28, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 11th St S (1), CR-C (1) and CR-M (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 Mosel fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheboygan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 11th St S | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 |
Mosel at a glance
| Population | 749 |
| Land area | 21.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53083) | $75,203 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53083) | $244,830 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mosel
How many truck crashes happen in Mosel?
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 Mosel?
NHTSA data shows SR-28 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mosel since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mosel?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mosel?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sheboygan County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mosel compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sheboygan County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mosel?
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.