ZIP 54140 (Little Chute, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54140: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54140 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-A (2), SR-32 (2) and SR-55 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54140 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Outagamie County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| CR-A | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-J | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| CR-S | 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 54140 at a glance
| Population | 8,035 |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,472 |
| Median home value | $226,871 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54140
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54140?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 316 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54140?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54140: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54140?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Outagamie County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54140?
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 54140 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Outagamie County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54140?
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.