ZIP 54737 (Eau Galle, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54737: 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 |
Dunn County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is 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
Dunn County has recorded 500 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
19.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54737 since 2015 were spread across roads: 240th Ave (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54737 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dunn County.
- With 19.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dunn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 240th Ave | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 54737 at a glance
| Population | 562 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,750 |
| Median home value | $233,547 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54737
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54737?
500 truck crashes have been reported in Dunn County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 134 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54737?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Dunn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54737?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dunn County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54737 compare with Wisconsin?
Dunn County records 92.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54737?
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.