ZIP 54966 (Plainfield, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54966: 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.
What stands out in Waushara County: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waushara County. They injured 110 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
28.7% 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 54966 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54966 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.7% 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 Waushara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-P | 1 |
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 54966 at a glance
| Population | 2,202 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,143 |
| Median home value | $157,978 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 54966
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54966?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waushara County (110 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54966?
The worst month is December: 14.3% of truck crashes in Waushara County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54966?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Waushara County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54966 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waushara County has 73.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54966?
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.