Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County and Waupaca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waupaca County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Waupaca County at a glance: October 13.3% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 241 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waupaca County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County since 2015; patterns below come from Waupaca County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bear Creek since 2015: CR-D (1), SR-156 (1) and US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 34.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 17.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-D | 1 |
| SR-156 | 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 |
Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County at a glance
| Population | 734 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54922) | $76,350 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54922) | $216,200 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County
How many truck crashes happen in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County?
241 truck crashes have been reported in Waupaca County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Waupaca County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County?
Since 2015, Waupaca County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waupaca County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bear Creek Town, Waupaca County?
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.