New London, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New London: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New London 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Waupaca County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
New London at a glance: US-45 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New London 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.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in New London since 2015; patterns below come from Waupaca County as a whole.
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.
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 within 10 miles of New London is US-45, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-D (1), CR-S (1) and SR-15 (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 New London fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-D | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
New London at a glance
| Population | 7,524 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54961) | $71,824 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54961) | $221,070 |
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 New London
How many truck accidents are there in New London?
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waupaca County (125 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New London?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New London: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New London?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Waupaca County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New London?
Since 2015, Waupaca County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New London compare 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 New London?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.