ZIP 54730 (Colfax, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54730: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dunn 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
5 of 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunn County compares with Wisconsin
Dunn County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunn County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Dunn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Dunn County: 1 in 94 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dunn County. They injured 134 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 54730 is SR-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-N (1), I-94 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54730 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunn County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dunn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunn County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 292 |
| Sth 025 | 21 |
| Cth B | 18 |
| Ush 012 | 15 |
| SR-094 | 14 |
| Sth 064 | 12 |
| Sth 029 | 10 |
| Sth 085 | 8 |
ZIP 54730 at a glance
| Population | 5,578 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,010 |
| Median home value | $249,623 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunn 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 | 33 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 38 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54730
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54730?
Dunn County has had 500 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54730?
SR-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54730 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54730?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Dunn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54730?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Dunn County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54730 compared with Wisconsin?
Dunn County records 92.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54730?
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.