ZIP 54626 (Eastman, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54626: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
3 of 101 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Wisconsin
Crawford County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Crawford County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Crawford County: January 14.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 101 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 43 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54626 since 2015: SR-35 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54626 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 035 | 18 |
| Ush 018 | 14 |
| Ush 061 | 12 |
| Sth 027 | 10 |
| Cth | 4 |
| Sth 060 | 4 |
| Taylor Ridge Rd | 3 |
| Rush Creek Rd | 2 |
ZIP 54626 at a glance
| Population | 1,423 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,926 |
| Median home value | $276,946 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -15% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54626
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54626?
Crawford County has had 101 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54626?
The worst month is January: 14.9% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54626?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54626 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54626?
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.