ZIP 54751 (Menomonie, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54751: 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. 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Dunn County has recorded 500 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54751 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-94 (2), US-12 (2) and 240th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54751 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 19.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| 240th Ave | 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 54751 at a glance
| Population | 26,193 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,028 |
| Median home value | $252,063 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 54751
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54751?
Dunn County has had 500 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54751?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Dunn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54751?
Since 2015, Dunn County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54751 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dunn County has 92.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54751?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.