ZIP 54499 (Wittenberg, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54499: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shawano 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
0 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shawano County compares with Wisconsin
Shawano County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shawano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shawano County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Shawano County is lower on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Shawano County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Shawano County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
18.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54499 since 2015: CR-Y (1), SR-29 (1) and US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shawano County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54499 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 18.9% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shawano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-Y | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shawano County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 102 |
| Ush 045 | 20 |
| Sth 047 | 14 |
| Sth 022 | 10 |
| SR-029 | 7 |
| Cth | 7 |
| Sth 117 | 5 |
| Cth C | 4 |
ZIP 54499 at a glance
| Population | 2,896 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,816 |
| Median home value | $184,727 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shawano 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 | 32 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | -35% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -8% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +3% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54499
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54499?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Shawano County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 135 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54499?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Shawano County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54499?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Shawano County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54499 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Shawano County records 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54499?
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.