ZIP 53925 (Columbus, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53925: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
4 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Wisconsin
Columbia County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Columbia County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Columbia County: 1 in 172 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 366 people and killed 49.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
15.1% 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 53925 is US-151, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-16 (2), SR-60 (2) and CR-D Main St S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53925 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-D Main St S | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 280 |
| I-090 | 89 |
| Sth 033 | 49 |
| Sth 016 | 28 |
| Ush 051 | 22 |
| Sth 060 | 19 |
| Ush 151 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 15 |
ZIP 53925 at a glance
| Population | 8,754 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,044 |
| Median home value | $269,946 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 55 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 52 | -5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +35% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53925
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53925?
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (366 injured, 49 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53925?
NHTSA data shows US-151 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53925 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53925?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53925?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53925 compare with Wisconsin?
Columbia County records 108.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53925?
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.