ZIP 53954 (Pardeeville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53954: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Columbia County: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-33 (2), CR-CX (1) and CR-SS (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 53954 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-CX | 1 |
| CR-SS | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 53954 at a glance
| Population | 6,678 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,207 |
| Median home value | $288,956 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 53954
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53954?
735 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 366 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53954?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53954: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53954?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53954?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53954 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 108.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53954?
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.