ZIP 53948 (Mauston, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Juneau 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 643 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juneau County compares with Wisconsin
Juneau County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juneau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juneau County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Juneau County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Juneau County: 1 in 123 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 643 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Juneau County. They injured 355 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53948 is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-82 (2) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53948 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Juneau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juneau County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 411 |
| SR-090 | 23 |
| Sth 082 | 23 |
| Sth 080 | 16 |
| Ush 012 | 14 |
| Sth 058 | 13 |
| Sth 021 | 12 |
| Parking Lot | 9 |
ZIP 53948 at a glance
| Population | 8,195 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,829 |
| Median home value | $184,211 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juneau 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 | 32 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 52 | +9% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53948
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53948?
Since 2015, 643 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Juneau County (355 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53948?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53948 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53948?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Juneau County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53948?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Juneau County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53948 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Juneau County has 212.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53948?
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.