ZIP 54153 (Oconto, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54153: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
The headline for Oconto County: 9.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 147 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oconto County. They injured 90 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54153 happened on US-41 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 54153 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 18.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
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 54153 at a glance
| Population | 7,551 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,684 |
| Median home value | $183,389 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 54153
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54153?
Oconto County has had 147 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54153?
December has the most truck crashes in Oconto County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54153?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54153 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oconto County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54153?
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.