ZIP 54139 (Lena, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54139: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oconto 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 147 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oconto County compares with Wisconsin
Oconto County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oconto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Oconto County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Oconto County at a glance: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 147 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oconto County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.0%.
November through March accounts for 46.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54139 since 2015: CR-B (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54139 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oconto County.
- 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Oconto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oconto County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 041 | 34 |
| Sth 022 | 17 |
| Ush 141 | 15 |
| Sth 032 | 9 |
| Cth B | 5 |
| Cth C | 5 |
| Cross Rd | 3 |
| Cth | 3 |
ZIP 54139 at a glance
| Population | 3,130 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,013 |
| Median home value | $211,185 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oconto 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 | 15 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +8% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | -13% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54139
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54139?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54139?
December has the most truck crashes in Oconto County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54139?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Oconto County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54139 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconto County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54139?
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.