ZIP 54001 (Amery, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
11 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Wisconsin
Polk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Polk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Polk County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 71 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
24.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54001 since 2015: SR-46 (2), US-63 (2), CR-K (1) and US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54001 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 24.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-63 | 2 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 21 |
| Ush 063 | 17 |
| Sth 035 | 11 |
| Sth 046 | 10 |
| Cth M | 6 |
| Sth 048 | 6 |
| Cth Jj | 4 |
| SR-008 | 4 |
ZIP 54001 at a glance
| Population | 7,906 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,344 |
| Median home value | $285,117 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | -18% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54001?
155 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 71 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54001?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54001?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54001 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54001?
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.