ZIP 54952 (Menasha, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54952: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calumet 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
9 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calumet County compares with Wisconsin
Calumet County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calumet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calumet County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Calumet County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Calumet County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Calumet County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54952 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-CE (1), CR-N (1) and CR-OO North Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54952 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calumet County.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| CR-CE | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-OO North Ave | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calumet County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 27 |
| Sth 032 | 24 |
| Ush 151 | 13 |
| Sth 114 | 10 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth Kk | 6 |
| Cth H | 4 |
ZIP 54952 at a glance
| Population | 27,312 |
| Density | 376 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,196 |
| Median home value | $212,422 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calumet 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54952
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54952?
Calumet County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54952?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54952 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54952?
Truck crashes in Calumet County peak in October, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54952?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54952 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calumet County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54952?
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.