ZIP 53956 (Randolph, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53956: 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.
Columbia County at a glance: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 366 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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 53956 is SR-73, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-A (1), CR-E (1) and CR-G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53956 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-73 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-E | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 53956 at a glance
| Population | 3,477 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,231 |
| Median home value | $233,893 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53956
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53956?
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 53956?
NHTSA data shows SR-73 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53956 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53956?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in February, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53956?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53956 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Columbia County records 108.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53956?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.