Big Bend Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Bend Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Bend Village and Waukesha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waukesha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Waukesha County compares with Wisconsin
Waukesha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waukesha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Waukesha County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Big Bend Village at a glance: US-45 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Bend since 2015.
Overview
Waukesha County has recorded 1,556 truck crashes since 2015, with 635 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Big Bend Village since 2015; patterns below come from Waukesha County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Big Bend is US-45, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-ES (1), CR-I (1) and CR-Y W Layton Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 58 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is May, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Big Bend Village fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Waukesha County.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-ES | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-Y W Layton Ave | 1 |
| Calhoun Rd | 1 |
| Grange Ave W | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waukesha County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 273 |
| I-041 | 73 |
| Cth F | 67 |
| I-043 | 56 |
| Cth O | 47 |
| Sth 164 | 40 |
| Sth 059 | 36 |
| Ush 018 | 34 |
Big Bend Village at a glance
| Population | 1,502 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 462 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53103) | $137,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53103) | $404,520 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waukesha 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 | 149 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 170 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | -22% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 122 | -8% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 149 a year in the 1990s and 122 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Bend Village
How many truck crashes happen in Big Bend Village?
Waukesha County has had 1,556 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 635 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Big Bend Village?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Bend since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Big Bend Village?
Truck crashes in Waukesha County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Bend Village?
58 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waukesha County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Big Bend Village compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Waukesha County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Big Bend Village?
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.