ZIP 54456 (Neillsville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54456: 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 sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clark County: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 367 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
21.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54456 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-73 (2), SR-95 (2) and CR-K (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54456 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to US-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 21.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| SR-95 | 2 |
| CR-K | 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 54456 at a glance
| Population | 5,890 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,934 |
| Median home value | $172,319 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 54456
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54456?
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (204 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54456?
Since 2015, US-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54456: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54456?
December has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 15.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54456?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54456 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54456?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.