ZIP 54166 (Shawano, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54166: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shawano 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 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shawano County compares with Wisconsin
Shawano County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shawano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shawano County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Shawano County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Shawano County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shawano County. They injured 135 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
18.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-47 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-117 (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54166 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-47 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 18.9% 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 Shawano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shawano County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 102 |
| Ush 045 | 20 |
| Sth 047 | 14 |
| Sth 022 | 10 |
| SR-029 | 7 |
| Cth | 7 |
| Sth 117 | 5 |
| Cth C | 4 |
ZIP 54166 at a glance
| Population | 16,940 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,791 |
| Median home value | $191,279 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shawano 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 | 32 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | -35% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +3% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54166
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54166?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shawano County (135 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54166?
NHTSA data shows SR-47 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54166 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54166?
January has the most truck crashes in Shawano County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54166?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawano County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54166 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shawano County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54166?
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.