Waukesha Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waukesha Village: 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
10 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waukesha Village compares with Wisconsin
Waukesha Village against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waukesha Village stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waukesha Village | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 204.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 10.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Waukesha Village sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Waukesha Village: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waukesha Village. They injured 89 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waukesha since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-C (2), US-18 (2), CR-I (1), CR-JJ (1) and CR-M / Watertown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Waukesha Village fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Village
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C | 2 |
| US-18 | 2 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 1 |
| CR-M / Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-SR | 1 |
| Calhoun Rd | 1 |
| Grange Ave W | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waukesha Village) |
|---|---|
| Ush 018 | 20 |
| Sth 059 | 17 |
| I-094 | 13 |
| E Main St | 9 |
| Cth J | 7 |
| E St Paul Ave | 7 |
| W St Paul Ave | 6 |
| Private Property | 6 |
Waukesha Village at a glance
| Population | 8,573 |
| Land area | 20.6 sq mi |
| Density | 417 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53189) | $117,008 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53189) | $405,177 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waukesha Village 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 | 24 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 25 | +2% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | -35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +14% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waukesha Village
How common are truck crashes in Waukesha Village?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Waukesha Village since 2015, with 4 deaths and 89 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waukesha Village?
September has the most truck crashes in Waukesha Village, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waukesha Village?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waukesha Village since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waukesha Village compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waukesha Village has 204.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waukesha 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.