Caledonia Town, Waupaca County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caledonia Town, Waupaca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caledonia 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 sits below Wisconsin on 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 Caledonia Town, Waupaca County: US-10 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Caledonia since 2015.
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.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Caledonia Town, Waupaca County since 2015, this page uses Waupaca County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Caledonia is US-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-S (1), SR-15 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Caledonia Town, Waupaca County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waupaca County.
- Check whether your routes use US-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Caledonia Town, Waupaca County at a glance
| Population | 1,715 |
| Land area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Density | 62 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caledonia Town, Waupaca County
How many truck crashes happen in Caledonia Town, Waupaca County?
Waupaca County has had 241 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Caledonia Town, Waupaca County?
Since 2015, US-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caledonia: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Caledonia 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 Caledonia Town, Waupaca County?
Since 2015, Waupaca County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Caledonia Town, Waupaca County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Waupaca County has 39.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Caledonia Town, 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.