ZIP 53556 (Lone Rock, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richland 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
5 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Richland County compares with Wisconsin
Richland County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Richland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Richland County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Richland County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Richland County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richland County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.3% of truck crashes.
16.9% 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 ZIP 53556 is US-14, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-C (1) and CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 5.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53556 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 16.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Richland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 3 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richland County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 014 | 26 |
| Sth 060 | 15 |
| Sth 080 | 6 |
| SR-014 | 4 |
| Sth 056 | 3 |
| SR-080 | 2 |
| Sth 058 | 2 |
| Sth 171 | 2 |
ZIP 53556 at a glance
| Population | 2,428 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,727 |
| Median home value | $189,822 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richland 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | -5% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53556?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Richland County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 42 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53556?
NHTSA data shows US-14 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53556 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53556?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Richland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53556?
Since 2015, Richland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53556 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Richland County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53556?
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.