Wilson Town, Sheboygan County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson Town, Sheboygan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson 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 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 Sheboygan County: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Sheboygan County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Wilson Town, Sheboygan County since 2015; patterns below come from Sheboygan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
14.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Wilson happened on I-43 (2), SR-28 (2), 11th St S (1), CR-C (1) and SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Wilson Town, Sheboygan County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheboygan County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 11th St S | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 |
Wilson Town, Sheboygan County at a glance
| Population | 3,412 |
| Land area | 20.9 sq mi |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53081) | $64,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53081) | $180,247 |
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 Wilson Town, Sheboygan County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilson 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 Wilson Town, Sheboygan County?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilson 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 does Wilson Town, Sheboygan County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
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 Wilson 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.