ZIP 53969 (Wyocena, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53969: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
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.
Road surface: 15.1% 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 53969 is I-39, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-33 (2), CR-G (1) and CR-SS (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53969 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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-G | 1 |
| CR-SS | 1 |
| Mill St E | 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 53969 at a glance
| Population | 329 |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,222 |
| Median home value | $190,290 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 53969
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53969?
Columbia County has had 735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 366 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53969?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53969 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53969?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53969?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53969 compared with Wisconsin?
Columbia County records 108.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53969?
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.