ZIP 54245 (Valders, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54245: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Manitowoc 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
15 of 403 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Manitowoc County compares with Wisconsin
Manitowoc County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Manitowoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Manitowoc County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Manitowoc County sits below Wisconsin on after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Manitowoc County at a glance: 22.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Manitowoc County has recorded 403 truck crashes since 2015, with 172 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
22.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-151 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54245 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-A (1), CR-F (1) and CR-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54245 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Manitowoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 2 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Manitowoc County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 111 |
| Ush 151 | 30 |
| Ush 010 | 16 |
| Sth 042 | 14 |
| Cth | 12 |
| Sth 032 | 8 |
| Cth K | 7 |
| Cth C | 7 |
ZIP 54245 at a glance
| Population | 2,069 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,302 |
| Median home value | $227,812 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Manitowoc 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 | 43 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 35 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | -11% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 43 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54245
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54245?
Manitowoc County has had 403 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 172 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54245?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54245: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54245?
January has the most truck crashes in Manitowoc County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54245?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Manitowoc County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54245 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Manitowoc County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54245?
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.