Waupaca County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waupaca County: 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
7 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waupaca County compares with Wisconsin
Waupaca County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waupaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Waupaca County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Waupaca County: US-10 most fatal truck crashes in Waupaca County: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waupaca County. They injured 125 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Waupaca County is US-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (2), SR-156 (1) and US-110 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Waupaca County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waupaca County.
- Look at alternatives to US-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Waupaca County) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| US-110 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waupaca County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 65 |
| Sth 022 | 29 |
| Ush 045 | 23 |
| Sth 054 | 17 |
| SR-010 | 8 |
| Cth K | 5 |
| Sth 049 | 5 |
| Sth 110 | 4 |
Waupaca County at a glance
| Population | 51,171 |
| Land area | 747.7 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,165 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waupaca 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 | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | -18% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Waupaca County
How many truck crashes happen in Waupaca County?
241 truck crashes have been reported in Waupaca County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Waupaca County?
NHTSA data shows US-10 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Waupaca County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waupaca County?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Waupaca County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waupaca County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Waupaca County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Waupaca County compare with Wisconsin?
Waupaca County records 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waupaca County?
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.