ZIP 54901 (Oshkosh, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winnebago 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
22 of 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Wisconsin
Winnebago County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Winnebago County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 54901: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54901: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-76 (2), SR-21 (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (23%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54901 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 6 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| Ts-Knott Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 321 |
| Ush 010 | 67 |
| Ush 045 | 35 |
| Sth 076 | 26 |
| Sth 114 | 25 |
| Sth 026 | 24 |
| SR-041 | 23 |
| Sth 021 | 22 |
ZIP 54901 at a glance
| Population | 37,294 |
| Density | 865 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,794 |
| Median home value | $179,088 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 74 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 86 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 71 | -15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54901
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54901?
Winnebago County has had 919 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 506 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 54901?
I-41 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54901 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54901?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54901?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54901 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Winnebago County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54901?
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.