West Bend, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Bend: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Bend 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 520 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 65 truck crashes reported in West Bend since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of West Bend with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-41 (2), SR-144 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for West Bend fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
West Bend at a glance
| Population | 32,149 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,065 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53095) | $80,830 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53095) | $305,439 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Bend
How many truck crashes happen in West Bend?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 520 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Bend?
SR-33 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Bend since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Bend?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Bend?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in West Bend compared with Wisconsin?
Washington County records 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Bend?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.