Clayton Town, Winnebago County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayton Town, Winnebago County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayton Town, Winnebago County 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 sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Clayton Town, Winnebago County: I-41 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clayton since 2015.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 39 truck crashes reported in Clayton Town, Winnebago County since 2015, this page uses Winnebago County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clayton is I-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-76 (2) and SR-15 (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 Clayton Town, Winnebago County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 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 |
Clayton Town, Winnebago County at a glance
| Population | 4,735 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54956) | $85,869 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54956) | $256,063 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayton Town, Winnebago County
How common are truck crashes in Clayton Town, Winnebago County?
919 truck crashes have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 506 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clayton Town, Winnebago County?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clayton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clayton Town, Winnebago County?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clayton Town, Winnebago County?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Clayton Town, Winnebago County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Winnebago County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clayton Town, Winnebago 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.