ZIP 54643 (Millston, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54643: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Jackson County is lower 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
Since 2015, 460 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 160 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54643 happened on I-94 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54643 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
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 54643 at a glance
| Population | 2 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 54643
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54643?
460 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 160 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54643?
December has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54643?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jackson County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54643 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 54643?
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.