Walworth County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walworth County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Walworth County compares with Wisconsin
Walworth County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Walworth County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Walworth County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Walworth County has recorded 538 truck crashes since 2015, with 279 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
9.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: CR-K (3), CR-O (2) and SR-120 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is June, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Walworth County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-12; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Walworth County) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 9 |
| CR-K | 3 |
| CR-O | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-ES | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 93 |
| Ush 012 | 85 |
| Sth 120 | 33 |
| Ush 014 | 31 |
| Sth 011 | 28 |
| Sth 067 | 22 |
| Sth 050 | 17 |
| Sth 020 | 13 |
Walworth County at a glance
| Population | 106,029 |
| Land area | 555.4 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,961 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walworth 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 42 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 42 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 48 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Walworth County
ZIP codes in Walworth County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Walworth County
How many truck crashes happen in Walworth County?
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walworth County (279 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Walworth County?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Walworth County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walworth County?
Truck crashes in Walworth County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walworth County?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walworth County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Walworth County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Walworth County records 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Walworth County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.