ZIP 54106 (Black Creek, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54106: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Outagamie 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Outagamie County compares with Wisconsin
Outagamie County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Outagamie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Outagamie 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 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Outagamie County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Outagamie County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Outagamie County has recorded 707 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 54106 is SR-47, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-A (1), CR-EE (1) and CR-S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is June, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54106 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Outagamie County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-47, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Outagamie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 3 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Outagamie County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 198 |
| Sth 047 | 46 |
| Cth | 44 |
| Sth 015 | 26 |
| Sth 096 | 21 |
| Sth 055 | 19 |
| Sth 054 | 16 |
| Sth 441 | 16 |
ZIP 54106 at a glance
| Population | 4,990 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,500 |
| Median home value | $276,268 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Outagamie 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 | 58 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 65 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | -17% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | +5% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54106?
Outagamie County has had 707 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54106?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54106 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54106?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Outagamie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54106?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Outagamie County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54106 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Outagamie County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54106?
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.