ZIP 54738 (Eleva, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54738: 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 |
Eau Claire County sits below Wisconsin 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
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eau Claire County. They injured 388 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54738 since 2015: SR-93 (1). No single road stands out.
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 54738 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Eau Claire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 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 54738 at a glance
| Population | 3,784 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,179 |
| Median home value | $344,368 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54738
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54738?
Since 2015, 677 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Eau Claire County (388 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54738?
The worst month is December: 17.6% of truck crashes in Eau Claire County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54738?
Since 2015, Eau Claire County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54738 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Eau Claire County has 53.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54738?
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.