Menomonee Falls, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Menomonee Falls: 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
6 of 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Menomonee Falls compares with Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menomonee Falls stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menomonee Falls | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Menomonee Falls at a glance: SR-175 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Menomonee Falls since 2015.
Overview
Menomonee Falls has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
6.3% 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 Menomonee Falls is SR-175, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-100 (2), SR-145 (2) and SR-181 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Menomonee Falls fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Menomonee Falls.
- Check whether your routes use SR-175, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 33.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Menomonee Falls
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-175 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-M / Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menomonee Falls) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 73 |
| Sth 100 | 16 |
| Cth Vv | 12 |
| Sth 145 | 12 |
| Main St | 9 |
| Lilly Rd | 7 |
| Sth 175 | 6 |
| Cth | 6 |
Menomonee Falls at a glance
| Population | 40,700 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,237 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53051) | $100,031 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53051) | $370,922 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Menomonee Falls 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 | 18 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +9% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | -11% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +3% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. 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 Menomonee Falls
How common are truck crashes in Menomonee Falls?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Menomonee Falls (104 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Menomonee Falls?
Since 2015, SR-175 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Menomonee Falls: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Menomonee Falls?
The worst month is February: 13.2% of truck crashes in Menomonee Falls happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Menomonee Falls?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Menomonee Falls since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Menomonee Falls compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Menomonee Falls has 45.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Menomonee Falls?
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.