ZIP 54932 (Eldorado, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54932: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fond du Lac 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
18 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fond du Lac County compares with Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fond du Lac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Fond du Lac County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 54932: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54932: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Fond du Lac County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54932 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-26 (3), SR-23 (2) and US-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54932 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fond du Lac County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 152 |
| Sth 023 | 46 |
| Sth 026 | 45 |
| Ush 151 | 35 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
| Cth B | 9 |
| Cth | 8 |
ZIP 54932 at a glance
| Population | 1,218 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,125 |
| Median home value | $271,067 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fond du Lac 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 | 54 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | -26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54932
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54932?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fond du Lac County (217 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54932?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54932: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54932?
September has the most truck crashes in Fond du Lac County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54932?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Fond du Lac County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54932 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fond du Lac County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54932?
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.