ZIP 54635 (Hixton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54635: 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 sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson County: 42.6% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 20.9% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 460 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54635 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-C (1), I-94 (1), SR-95 (1) and US-53 (1).
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 54635 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-C | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-53 | 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 54635 at a glance
| Population | 1,793 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,566 |
| Median home value | $206,840 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 40. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54635
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54635?
460 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 160 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54635?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in December, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54635?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54635 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 186.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54635?
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.