ZIP 54169 (Sherwood, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54169: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calumet 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
9 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calumet County compares with Wisconsin
Calumet County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calumet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calumet County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Calumet County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calumet County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calumet County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-CE (1), CR-N (1) and CR-OO North Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54169 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-32; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calumet County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 27 |
| Sth 032 | 24 |
| Ush 151 | 13 |
| Sth 114 | 10 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth Kk | 6 |
| Cth H | 4 |
ZIP 54169 at a glance
| Population | 3,252 |
| Density | 337 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,524 |
| Median home value | $350,986 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calumet 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54169
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54169?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 102 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54169?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54169: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54169?
October has the most truck crashes in Calumet County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54169?
Since 2015, Calumet County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54169 compared with Wisconsin?
Calumet County records 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54169?
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.