ZIP 54466 (Pittsville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54466: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wood 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
8 of 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Wisconsin
Wood County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Wood County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wood County: 5.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Wood County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54466 since 2015: SR-54 (1) and SR-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54466 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 013 | 45 |
| Sth 054 | 33 |
| Ush 010 | 26 |
| Sth 073 | 20 |
| Sth 080 | 15 |
| Cth A | 11 |
| Cth H | 8 |
| Sth 186 | 8 |
ZIP 54466 at a glance
| Population | 2,557 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,000 |
| Median home value | $184,773 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | -16% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54466
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54466?
Wood County has had 309 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54466?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54466?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54466 compare with Wisconsin?
Wood County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54466?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.