Springwater, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springwater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springwater 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Waushara County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Waushara County at a glance: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Waushara County has recorded 217 truck crashes since 2015, with 110 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Springwater since 2015; patterns below come from Waushara County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springwater since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (2), CR-P (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Springwater 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-22 | 2 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Springwater at a glance
| Population | 1,268 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54984) | $64,120 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54984) | $212,631 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Springwater
How common are truck crashes in Springwater?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Waushara County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Springwater?
Truck crashes in Waushara County peak in December, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springwater?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waushara County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Springwater compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waushara County has 73.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springwater?
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.