ZIP 54235 (Sturgeon Bay, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54235: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Door 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
5 of 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Door County compares with Wisconsin
Door County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Door County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Door County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 67% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Door County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Door County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Door County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 40 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (16.5%).
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54235 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-42 (1) and SR-57 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54235 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Door County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Door County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Door County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 057 | 26 |
| Sth 042 | 22 |
| Cth | 5 |
| Cth A | 3 |
| Cth C | 2 |
| Cth Dk | 2 |
| Cth F | 2 |
| Cth H | 2 |
ZIP 54235 at a glance
| Population | 17,749 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,212 |
| Median home value | $298,046 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Door 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -18% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +34% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54235
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54235?
Since 2015, 103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Door County (51 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54235?
The worst month is September: 14.6% of truck crashes in Door County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54235?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Door County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54235 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Door County has 29.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54235?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.