Embarrass, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Embarrass: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Embarrass 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. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Waupaca County: October worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 241 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waupaca County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Embarrass since 2015; patterns below come from Waupaca County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Embarrass since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-156 (1), SR-29 (1) and SR-47 (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 Embarrass fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waupaca County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Embarrass at a glance
| Population | 345 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 295 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54933) | $63,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54933) | $102,242 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Embarrass
How many truck accidents are there in Embarrass?
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waupaca County (125 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Embarrass?
Truck crashes in Waupaca County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Embarrass?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Waupaca County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Embarrass compared with Wisconsin?
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 Embarrass?
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.