ZIP 54639 (La Farge, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vernon 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
4 of 143 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vernon County compares with Wisconsin
Vernon County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vernon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vernon County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Vernon County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Vernon County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 143 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vernon County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54639 happened on SR-56 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54639 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Vernon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vernon County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 014 | 33 |
| Sth 027 | 10 |
| Sth 035 | 10 |
| SR-014 | 8 |
| Cth P | 7 |
| Sth 056 | 4 |
| Sth 033 | 3 |
| Sth 082 | 3 |
ZIP 54639 at a glance
| Population | 2,435 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,375 |
| Median home value | $200,600 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vernon 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 11 | -16% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 54639
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54639?
Since 2015, 143 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vernon County (53 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54639?
Truck crashes in Vernon County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54639?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vernon County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54639 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Vernon County has 39.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54639?
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.