ZIP 54943 (Hancock, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54943: 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Waushara County at a glance: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 217 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waushara County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54943 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54943 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waushara County.
- 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 54943 at a glance
| Population | 2,250 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,500 |
| Median home value | $201,947 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 54943
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54943?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waushara County (110 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54943?
The worst month is December: 14.3% of truck crashes in Waushara County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54943?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Waushara County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54943 compare with Wisconsin?
Waushara County records 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54943?
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.