ZIP 54623 (Coon Valley, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in La Crosse 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
15 of 375 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Crosse County compares with Wisconsin
La Crosse County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Crosse County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Crosse County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 15.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
La Crosse County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in La Crosse County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
La Crosse County has recorded 375 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
12.3% 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 54623 since 2015: SR-162 (1) and SR-35 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54623 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 La Crosse County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Crosse County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 81 |
| Ush 053 | 34 |
| Sth 016 | 31 |
| Ush 014 | 19 |
| Sth 035 | 18 |
| SR-090 | 15 |
| Parking Lot | 12 |
| Cth B | 9 |
ZIP 54623 at a glance
| Population | 1,928 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,864 |
| Median home value | $279,890 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Crosse 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 35 | +24% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 30 | -15% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | +5% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54623
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54623?
La Crosse County has had 375 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54623?
June has the most truck crashes in La Crosse County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54623?
Since 2015, La Crosse County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54623 compared with Wisconsin?
La Crosse County records 25.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54623?
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.