Dousman, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dousman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dousman 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 |
Waukesha County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Dousman at a glance: CR-C 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Dousman.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,556 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waukesha County. They injured 635 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Dousman had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Waukesha County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, CR-C had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-K (1), SR-83 (1) and Silvernail Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dousman fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to CR-C at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C | 2 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| Silvernail Rd | 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 |
Dousman at a glance
| Population | 2,551 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 856 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53118) | $108,772 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53118) | $364,974 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 149 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Dousman
How common are truck crashes in Dousman?
1,556 truck crashes have been reported in Waukesha County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 635 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dousman?
Since 2015, CR-C has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dousman: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dousman?
September has the most truck crashes in Waukesha County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dousman?
Since 2015, Waukesha County has reported 58 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dousman compared with Wisconsin?
Waukesha County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dousman?
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.