ZIP 54945 (Iola, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54945: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waupaca 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
7 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Waupaca County compares with Wisconsin
Waupaca County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waupaca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waupaca County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Waupaca County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Waupaca County at a glance: October worst month: 13.3% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waupaca County. They injured 125 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
17.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 54945 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54945 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waupaca County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 65 |
| Sth 022 | 29 |
| Ush 045 | 23 |
| Sth 054 | 17 |
| SR-010 | 8 |
| Cth K | 5 |
| Sth 049 | 5 |
| Sth 110 | 4 |
ZIP 54945 at a glance
| Population | 3,470 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,602 |
| Median home value | $213,451 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waupaca 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 | 30 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 25 | -18% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | -1% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54945
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54945?
241 truck crashes have been reported in Waupaca County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 125 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54945?
Truck crashes in Waupaca County peak in October, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54945?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Waupaca County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54945 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waupaca County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54945?
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.