ZIP 54729 (Chippewa Falls, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54729: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chippewa 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 352 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Wisconsin
Chippewa County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Chippewa County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chippewa County: 1 in 114 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chippewa County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
17.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-53 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54729 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 125th Ave (1), CR-F (1) and CR-S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54729 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chippewa County.
- Check whether your routes use US-53, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 17.4% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 2 |
| 125th Ave | 1 |
| CR-F | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| Hogarth St | 1 |
| Olson Dr | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 107 |
| Ush 053 | 43 |
| Sth 064 | 15 |
| Sth 027 | 11 |
| Cth X | 9 |
| Sth 040 | 9 |
| Sth 124 | 9 |
| Sth 178 | 9 |
ZIP 54729 at a glance
| Population | 34,366 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,809 |
| Median home value | $282,934 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | -2% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54729
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54729?
Chippewa County has had 352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54729?
Since 2015, US-53 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54729: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54729?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Chippewa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54729?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chippewa County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54729 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 45.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chippewa County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54729?
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.