ZIP 54613 (Arkdale, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
5 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Wisconsin
Adams County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Adams County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Adams County at a glance: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54613 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1), SR-21 (1) and SR-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54613 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 21 |
| Sth 013 | 16 |
| Cth G | 12 |
| Sth 082 | 10 |
| Cth C | 6 |
| Cth Z | 4 |
| SR-013 | 4 |
| Cth B | 3 |
ZIP 54613 at a glance
| Population | 2,174 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,528 |
| Median home value | $171,754 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +4% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +14% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54613
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54613?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (67 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54613?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in September, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54613?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54613 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54613?
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.