ZIP 54611 (Alma Center, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54611: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
1 of 460 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Wisconsin
Jackson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 186.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 42.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jackson County at a glance: 42.6% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 20.9% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 460 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 160 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54611 happened on I-94 (2) and SR-95 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54611 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 304 |
| Ush 012 | 19 |
| Sth 054 | 19 |
| SR-094 | 17 |
| Sth 095 | 13 |
| Ush 010 | 8 |
| Parking Lot | 7 |
| Cth G | 3 |
ZIP 54611 at a glance
| Population | 1,372 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,667 |
| Median home value | $166,929 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 28 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | +25% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 40 | +25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54611
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54611?
Since 2015, 460 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (160 injured, 22 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54611?
The worst month is December: 15.2% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54611?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jackson County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54611 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 186.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54611?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.