Big Falls Village, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Falls Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Falls Village 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
Waupaca County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 13.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Waupaca County has recorded 241 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Big Falls Village had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Waupaca County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Falls since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Big Falls Village fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 34.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 17.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Big Falls Village at a glance
| Population | 57 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 120 per sq mi |
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 Big Falls Village
How many truck crashes happen in Big Falls Village?
Waupaca County has had 241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Big Falls Village?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Waupaca County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Big Falls Village?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waupaca County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Big Falls Village compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waupaca County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Big Falls Village?
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.