ZIP 54425 (Dorchester, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54425: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Clark County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clark County at a glance: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 204 people and killed 26.
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%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-29 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54425 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2) and CR-A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54425 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-A | 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 54425 at a glance
| Population | 1,988 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,424 |
| Median home value | $168,123 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54425
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54425?
Clark County has had 367 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 204 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54425?
Since 2015, SR-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54425: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54425?
The worst month is December: 15.5% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54425?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54425 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 95.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54425?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.