Scott Town, Sheboygan County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Town, Sheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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.
Sheboygan County at a glance: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
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 11 truck crashes reported in Scott Town, Sheboygan County since 2015, this page uses Sheboygan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scott since 2015: Abbott Dr (1), CR-A (1), CR-M (1), CR-V (1) and SR-144 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Scott Town, Sheboygan County 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
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) |
|---|---|
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| SR-144 | 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 |
Scott Town, Sheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 1,746 |
| Land area | 36.1 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53001) | $92,294 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53001) | $245,749 |
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 Scott Town, Sheboygan County
How common are truck crashes in Scott 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 Scott Town, Sheboygan County?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott Town, Sheboygan County?
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 Scott Town, Sheboygan County compare with Wisconsin?
Sheboygan County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scott 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.