ZIP 54981 (Waupaca, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54981: 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
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 has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 54981: US-10 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 54981.
Overview
Waupaca County has recorded 241 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 54981 is US-10, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-22 (2) and US-110 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54981 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 34.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.1% 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
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 Waupaca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-10 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-110 | 1 |
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 54981 at a glance
| Population | 14,870 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,640 |
| Median home value | $218,473 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54981
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54981?
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waupaca County (125 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54981?
NHTSA data shows US-10 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54981 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54981?
October has the most truck crashes in Waupaca County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54981?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waupaca County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54981 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Waupaca County records 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54981?
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.