ZIP 54161 (Pound, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54161: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Oconto County is lower 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.
What stands out in 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
The worst month is December with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
US-141 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54161 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Parkway Rd (1) and SR-64 (1).
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 54161 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-141; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-141 | 3 |
| Parkway Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 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 54161 at a glance
| Population | 2,595 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,415 |
| Median home value | $186,888 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54161
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54161?
147 truck crashes have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54161?
US-141 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54161 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54161?
Truck crashes in Oconto County peak in December, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54161?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oconto County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54161 compare with Wisconsin?
Oconto County records 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54161?
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.