Winneconne, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winneconne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winneconne 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).
Winneconne at a glance: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Winneconne: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 919 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winnebago County since 2015: 506 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Winneconne 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%.
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 within 10 miles of Winneconne is I-41, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-76 (2), 9th St Rd (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (23%).
Route planning tips for Winneconne 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| 9th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 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 |
Winneconne at a glance
| Population | 2,504 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,688 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54986) | $93,189 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54986) | $303,683 |
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. 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 Winneconne
How many truck crashes happen in Winneconne?
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winnebago County (506 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Winneconne?
I-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Winneconne since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winneconne?
February has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Winneconne?
Since 2015, Winnebago County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Winneconne compare with Wisconsin?
Winnebago County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Winneconne?
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.