ZIP 53079 (Saint Cloud, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fond du Lac County, 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
18 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fond du Lac County compares with Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fond du Lac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Fond du Lac County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Fond du Lac County at a glance: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Fond du Lac County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53079 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (1), CR-G (1), CR-H (1), CR-P (1) and Kiel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53079 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| Kiel Rd | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-151 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fond du Lac County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 152 |
| Sth 023 | 46 |
| Sth 026 | 45 |
| Ush 151 | 35 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
| Cth B | 9 |
| Cth | 8 |
ZIP 53079 at a glance
| Population | 1,420 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,667 |
| Median home value | $259,958 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fond du Lac 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 | 54 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | -26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53079
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53079?
Fond du Lac County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53079?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fond du Lac County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53079?
Since 2015, Fond du Lac County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53079 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Fond du Lac County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53079?
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.