Russell Town, Sheboygan County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russell Town, Sheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russell 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 |
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.
Sheboygan County at a glance: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
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.
Russell Town, Sheboygan County had 5 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%).
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Russell since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-G (1), CR-H (1), CR-P (1) and Kiel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Russell Town, Sheboygan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 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-G | 1 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| Kiel Rd | 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 |
Russell Town, Sheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 373 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 16 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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Russell Town, Sheboygan County
How many truck crashes happen in Russell Town, Sheboygan County?
420 truck crashes have been reported in Sheboygan County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Russell Town, Sheboygan County?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Russell Town, Sheboygan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sheboygan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Russell Town, Sheboygan County compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Sheboygan County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Russell Town, Sheboygan County?
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.