ZIP 54913 (Appleton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54913: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Outagamie 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Outagamie County compares with Wisconsin
Outagamie County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Outagamie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Outagamie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Outagamie County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Outagamie County has recorded 707 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54913 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-A (2), SR-55 (2) and CR-EE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is June, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54913 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 30.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Outagamie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| CR-A | 2 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-J | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Outagamie County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 198 |
| Sth 047 | 46 |
| Cth | 44 |
| Sth 015 | 26 |
| Sth 096 | 21 |
| Sth 055 | 19 |
| Sth 054 | 16 |
| Sth 441 | 16 |
ZIP 54913 at a glance
| Population | 25,147 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,385 |
| Median home value | $392,488 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Outagamie 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 | 58 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 65 | +12% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | -17% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 57 | +5% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54913
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54913?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 316 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54913?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54913 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54913?
July has the most truck crashes in Outagamie County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54913?
Since 2015, Outagamie County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54913 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Outagamie County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54913?
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.