Aurora Town, Waushara County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aurora Town, Waushara County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aurora Town, Waushara County and Waushara County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waushara County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waushara County compares with Wisconsin
Waushara County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waushara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Waushara County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Waushara County: 28.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waushara County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Aurora Town, Waushara County had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Waushara County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Aurora happened on SR-49 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Aurora Town, Waushara County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waushara County.
- 28.7% 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
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 Waushara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waushara County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 51 |
| I-039 | 47 |
| Sth 073 | 16 |
| Cth V | 14 |
| Sth 049 | 10 |
| SR-021 | 8 |
| Cth P | 6 |
| Sth 022 | 5 |
Aurora Town, Waushara County at a glance
| Population | 1,015 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54923) | $66,223 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54923) | $187,684 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waushara 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | +49% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aurora Town, Waushara County
How common are truck crashes in Aurora Town, Waushara County?
Waushara County has had 217 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aurora Town, Waushara County?
December has the most truck crashes in Waushara County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aurora Town, Waushara County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Waushara County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Aurora Town, Waushara County compared with Wisconsin?
Waushara County records 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Aurora Town, Waushara 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.