ZIP 54612 (Arcadia, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54612: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Trempealeau 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
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trempealeau County compares with Wisconsin
Trempealeau County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trempealeau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trempealeau County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Trempealeau County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Trempealeau County at a glance: 1 in 81 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Trempealeau County. They injured 66 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54612 since 2015: SR-93 (2) and SR-95 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54612 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Trempealeau County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Trempealeau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trempealeau County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 37 |
| Sth 093 | 32 |
| Ush 053 | 21 |
| Ush 010 | 9 |
| Sth 095 | 8 |
| SR-093 | 5 |
| Sth 035 | 5 |
| SR-053 | 3 |
ZIP 54612 at a glance
| Population | 5,915 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,647 |
| Median home value | $213,794 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trempealeau 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 | 15 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +23% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54612
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54612?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Trempealeau County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 66 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54612?
The worst month is February: 11.0% of truck crashes in Trempealeau County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54612?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Trempealeau County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54612 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Trempealeau County has 47.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54612?
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.