ZIP 54136 (Kimberly, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54136: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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).
The headline for Outagamie County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 707 crashes involving commercial trucks in Outagamie County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-A (1), CR-CE (1) and CR-EE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54136 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Outagamie County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Outagamie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-J | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-114 | 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 54136 at a glance
| Population | 7,019 |
| Density | 1,327 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,495 |
| Median home value | $219,937 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 54136
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54136?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 316 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54136?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54136: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54136?
July has the most truck crashes in Outagamie County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54136?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54136 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 54136?
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.