Scandinavia, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scandinavia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scandinavia 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.
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.
Scandinavia 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
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Scandinavia happened on SR-22 (1), US-10 (1) and US-110 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Scandinavia 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.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
| US-110 | 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 |
Scandinavia at a glance
| Population | 366 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 419 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54977) | $81,328 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54977) | $246,878 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scandinavia
How common are truck crashes in Scandinavia?
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 Scandinavia?
October has the most truck crashes in Waupaca County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scandinavia?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Waupaca County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Scandinavia compare with Wisconsin?
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 Scandinavia?
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.