Black Wolf, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Black Wolf: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Black Wolf 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Winnebago County is lower on 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).
Black Wolf at a glance: I-41 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Black Wolf.
Overview
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Winnebago County. They injured 506 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Black Wolf since 2015; patterns below come from Winnebago County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-OO (1), SR-26 (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (23% of them).
Route planning tips for Black Wolf fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| Ts-Knott Rd | 1 |
| US-151 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
Black Wolf at a glance
| Population | 2,440 |
| Land area | 15.5 sq mi |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54902) | $65,612 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54902) | $171,036 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Black Wolf
How many truck crashes happen in Black Wolf?
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 Black Wolf?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Black Wolf since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Black Wolf?
February has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Black Wolf?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Black Wolf 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Black Wolf?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.