ZIP 53962 (Union Center, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53962: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in Juneau County: 1 in 123 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Juneau County has recorded 643 truck crashes since 2015, with 355 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53962 happened on SR-58 (1), SR-71 (1) and SR-82 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 53962 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Juneau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 53962 at a glance
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 397 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,333 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53962
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53962?
643 truck crashes have been reported in Juneau County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 355 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53962?
February has the most truck crashes in Juneau County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53962?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Juneau County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53962 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Juneau County has 212.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53962?
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.