ZIP 54915 (Appleton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54915: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calumet 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
9 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calumet County compares with Wisconsin
Calumet County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calumet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calumet County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Calumet County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calumet County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calumet County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
14.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 54915 is I-41, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-A (1), CR-CE (1) and CR-EE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54915 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-EE | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calumet County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 27 |
| Sth 032 | 24 |
| Ush 151 | 13 |
| Sth 114 | 10 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth Kk | 6 |
| Cth H | 4 |
ZIP 54915 at a glance
| Population | 44,367 |
| Density | 1,139 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,426 |
| Median home value | $269,373 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calumet 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -10% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54915
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54915?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calumet County (102 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54915?
I-41 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54915 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54915?
Truck crashes in Calumet County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54915?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54915 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Calumet County has 28.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54915?
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.