ZIP 54157 (Peshtigo, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54157: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marinette 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
7 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marinette County compares with Wisconsin
Marinette County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marinette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marinette County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Marinette County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Marinette County at a glance: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marinette County since 2015: 87 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54157 since 2015: US-41 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54157 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Marinette 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 (Marinette County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 141 | 52 |
| Ush 041 | 43 |
| Ush 008 | 15 |
| Sth 064 | 8 |
| Sth 180 | 8 |
| Cth | 7 |
| Cth X | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
ZIP 54157 at a glance
| Population | 5,951 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,469 |
| Median home value | $178,684 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marinette 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 | 22 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | -33% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +27% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54157
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54157?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Marinette County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 87 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54157?
January has the most truck crashes in Marinette County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54157?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marinette County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54157 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Marinette County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54157?
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.