ZIP 54016 (Hudson, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Croix 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
12 of 695 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Croix County compares with Wisconsin
St. Croix County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Croix County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
St. Croix County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 54016 at a glance: I-94 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54016: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 695 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Croix County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54016 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-36 (2), CR-15 Manning Ave N (1) and CR-F (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54016 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 St. Croix County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| CR-15 Manning Ave N | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| Mu-William St N | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Croix County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 377 |
| Ush 063 | 34 |
| Sth 035 | 25 |
| SR-094 | 20 |
| Sth 065 | 18 |
| Ush 012 | 16 |
| Sth 064 | 15 |
| Parking Lot | 10 |
ZIP 54016 at a glance
| Population | 33,398 |
| Density | 192 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,085 |
| Median home value | $450,648 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Croix 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 | 34 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 46 | +37% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +16% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 59 | +10% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54016
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54016?
695 truck crashes have been reported in St. Croix County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 253 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54016?
I-94 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54016 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54016?
Truck crashes in St. Croix County peak in December, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54016?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in St. Croix County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54016 compare with Wisconsin?
St. Croix County records 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54016?
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.