ZIP 54947 (Larsen, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54947: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winnebago 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
22 of 919 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winnebago County compares with Wisconsin
Winnebago County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winnebago County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Winnebago County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Winnebago County: February 12.0% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 919 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winnebago County since 2015: 506 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
13.9% 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 54947 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-76 (2), SR-15 (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is January, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54947 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winnebago County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winnebago County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 321 |
| Ush 010 | 67 |
| Ush 045 | 35 |
| Sth 076 | 26 |
| Sth 114 | 25 |
| Sth 026 | 24 |
| SR-041 | 23 |
| Sth 021 | 22 |
ZIP 54947 at a glance
| Population | 2,323 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,167 |
| Median home value | $277,702 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winnebago 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 | 74 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 86 | +16% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 71 | -15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 74 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54947
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54947?
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winnebago County (506 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54947?
February has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54947?
Since 2015, Winnebago County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54947 compare with Wisconsin?
Winnebago County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54947?
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.