ZIP 54720 (Altoona, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54720: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eau Claire 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
17 of 677 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eau Claire County compares with Wisconsin
Eau Claire County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eau Claire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Eau Claire County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Eau Claire County at a glance: December worst month: 17.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 677 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eau Claire County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
25.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-II (1), Hogarth St (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54720 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eau Claire County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-53; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.2% 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 Eau Claire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 2 |
| CR-II | 1 |
| Hogarth St | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| Olson Dr | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eau Claire County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 356 |
| Ush 012 | 57 |
| Ush 053 | 28 |
| Sth 093 | 23 |
| Sth 312 | 12 |
| Sth 037 | 10 |
| Cth H | 9 |
| SR-094 | 8 |
ZIP 54720 at a glance
| Population | 8,947 |
| Density | 728 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,977 |
| Median home value | $240,124 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eau Claire 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 | 42 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 46 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 53 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | +11% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54720
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54720?
677 truck crashes have been reported in Eau Claire County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54720?
Since 2015, US-53 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54720: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54720?
Truck crashes in Eau Claire County peak in December, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54720?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Eau Claire County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54720 compared with Wisconsin?
Eau Claire County records 53.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54720?
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.