ZIP 54422 (Curtiss, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54422: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
10 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Wisconsin
Clark County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Clark County has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clark County: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 367 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 204 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
21.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-A (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54422 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 21.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 4 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 84 |
| Sth 073 | 26 |
| Ush 010 | 24 |
| Sth 013 | 17 |
| Cth K | 14 |
| Cth | 14 |
| Sth 095 | 12 |
| SR-029 | 9 |
ZIP 54422 at a glance
| Population | 1,553 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,667 |
| Median home value | $150,650 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 23 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | +23% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 30 | +4% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +10% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54422
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54422?
367 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 204 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54422?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54422 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54422?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54422?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54422 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54422?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.