ZIP 54759 (Pepin, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pepin 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
0 of 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pepin County compares with Wisconsin
Pepin County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pepin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pepin County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Pepin County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 54759: US-61 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 54759.
Overview
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pepin County. They injured 15 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 115 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 15.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 18.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54759 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pepin County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54759 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-61, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Pepin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pepin County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 11 |
| Cth D | 3 |
| Sth 025 | 3 |
| Cth R | 2 |
| 10Th Ave | 1 |
| 2Nd Ave | 1 |
| 3Rd Street | 1 |
| A Rd | 1 |
ZIP 54759 at a glance
| Population | 1,392 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,750 |
| Median home value | $222,781 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pepin 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +37% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54759
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54759?
Pepin County has had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 0.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54759?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54759: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54759?
The worst month is June: 15.8% of truck crashes in Pepin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54759?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pepin County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54759 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pepin County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54759?
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.