North Lake, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Lake 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).
North Lake at a glance: CR-K deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Lake since 2015.
Overview
Waukesha County has recorded 1,556 truck crashes since 2015, with 635 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in North Lake since 2015, this page uses Waukesha County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
7.1% 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 North Lake is CR-K, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-C (1), CR-Q (1) and Lisbon Rd N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
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 North Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along CR-K; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-K | 2 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| Lisbon Rd N | 1 |
| SR-190 | 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 |
North Lake at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 149 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Lake
How many truck accidents are there in North Lake?
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 North Lake?
CR-K had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Lake?
The worst month is September: 10.3% of truck crashes in Waukesha County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Lake?
Garbage trucks were involved in 58 reported crashes in Waukesha County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North Lake compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waukesha County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Lake?
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.