ZIP 54103 (Armstrong Creek, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forest 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
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forest County compares with Wisconsin
Forest County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forest County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 69% below the state |
Forest County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Forest County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 27.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Forest County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 16 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 27.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 58.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 21.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54103 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-101 (1) and US-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54103 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Forest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-101 | 1 |
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forest County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 7 |
| Sth 055 | 4 |
| Cth | 3 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Cth G | 2 |
| Sth 032 | 2 |
| Blackwell Junction Rd | 1 |
| Cth B | 1 |
ZIP 54103 at a glance
| Population | 535 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,604 |
| Median home value | $181,904 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forest 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +39% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54103
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54103?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forest County (16 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54103?
Truck crashes in Forest County peak in January, with 27.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54103?
Since 2015, Forest County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54103 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Forest County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54103?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.