Algoma Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Algoma Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Algoma Town and Winnebago County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winnebago County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Algoma Town at a glance: I-41 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Algoma since 2015.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Algoma Town since 2015; patterns below come from Winnebago County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Algoma is I-41, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 9th St Rd (1), SR-21 (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (23% of them).
Route planning tips for Algoma Town fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 5 |
| 9th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| Ts-Knott Rd | 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 |
Algoma Town at a glance
| Population | 6,944 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 919 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54904) | $93,341 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54904) | $282,080 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 74 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Algoma Town
How many truck crashes happen in Algoma Town?
Winnebago County has had 919 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 506 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Algoma Town?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Algoma since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Algoma Town?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Algoma Town?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Algoma Town compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winnebago County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Algoma Town?
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.