ZIP 54944 (Hortonville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54944: 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 |
Outagamie County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Outagamie County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 707 crashes involving commercial trucks in Outagamie County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54944 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (2), US-45 (2), CR-S (1), I-41 (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54944 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Outagamie County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Outagamie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-S | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 54944 at a glance
| Population | 9,312 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,523 |
| Median home value | $342,911 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54944
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54944?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Outagamie County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 316 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54944?
Truck crashes in Outagamie County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54944?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Outagamie County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54944 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Outagamie County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54944?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.