Kewaskum, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kewaskum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kewaskum and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Wisconsin
Washington County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Washington County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 520 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Kewaskum since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kewaskum is SR-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-41 (2), SR-144 (2) and CR-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Kewaskum fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| CR-M | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 284 |
| Sth 033 | 54 |
| Sth 060 | 36 |
| Ush 045 | 21 |
| SR-041 | 19 |
| Sth 167 | 17 |
| Cth Q | 16 |
| Sth 145 | 16 |
Kewaskum at a glance
| Population | 4,564 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,839 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53040) | $96,096 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53040) | $326,166 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 52 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 62 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | +7% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kewaskum
How many truck crashes happen in Kewaskum?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (520 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kewaskum?
SR-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kewaskum since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kewaskum?
April has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kewaskum?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kewaskum compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kewaskum?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.