ZIP 54930 (Coloma, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54930: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waushara 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
4 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waushara County compares with Wisconsin
Waushara County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waushara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Waushara County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Waushara County: 28.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waushara County. They injured 110 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
28.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54930 since 2015: SR-21 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54930 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Waushara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waushara County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 51 |
| I-039 | 47 |
| Sth 073 | 16 |
| Cth V | 14 |
| Sth 049 | 10 |
| SR-021 | 8 |
| Cth P | 6 |
| Sth 022 | 5 |
ZIP 54930 at a glance
| Population | 1,840 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,692 |
| Median home value | $189,713 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waushara 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | +49% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54930
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54930?
217 truck crashes have been reported in Waushara County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54930?
Truck crashes in Waushara County peak in December, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54930?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waushara County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54930 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waushara County has 73.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54930?
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.