ZIP 54974 (Rosendale, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54974: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fond du Lac 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
18 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fond du Lac County compares with Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fond du Lac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Fond du Lac County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fond du Lac County: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fond du Lac County. They injured 217 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
14.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54974 since 2015: I-41 (3), SR-26 (3), SR-23 (2) and CR-OO (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54974 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fond du Lac County.
- 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 Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-OO | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fond du Lac County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 152 |
| Sth 023 | 46 |
| Sth 026 | 45 |
| Ush 151 | 35 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
| Cth B | 9 |
| Cth | 8 |
ZIP 54974 at a glance
| Population | 1,415 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,222 |
| Median home value | $264,016 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fond du Lac 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 | 54 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | -26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54974
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54974?
Fond du Lac County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 27.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54974?
Truck crashes in Fond du Lac County peak in September, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54974?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fond du Lac County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54974 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fond du Lac County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54974?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.