Winnebago County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winnebago County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
22 of 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Wisconsin
Winnebago County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Winnebago County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Winnebago County: I-41 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Winnebago County.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Winnebago County is I-41, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-76 (2), 9th St Rd (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is January, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Winnebago County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 6 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| 9th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| Ts-Knott Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 321 |
| Ush 010 | 67 |
| Ush 045 | 35 |
| Sth 076 | 26 |
| Sth 114 | 25 |
| Sth 026 | 24 |
| SR-041 | 23 |
| Sth 021 | 22 |
Winnebago County at a glance
| Population | 173,307 |
| Land area | 434.7 sq mi |
| Density | 399 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,538 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 74 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 86 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 71 | -15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Winnebago County
How many truck accidents are there in Winnebago County?
919 truck crashes have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 506 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Winnebago County?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Winnebago County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County?
February has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Winnebago County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Winnebago County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Winnebago County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Winnebago County?
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.