ZIP 54985 (Winnebago, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54985: 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 |
Winnebago County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 54985: I-41 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54985 since 2015.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 54985 is I-41, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-76 (2), SR-21 (1) and SR-91 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (23% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54985 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 5 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| Ts-Knott Rd | 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 54985 at a glance
| Population | 249 |
| Density | 1,070 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54985
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54985?
Since 2015, 919 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winnebago County (506 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54985?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54985 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54985?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Winnebago County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54985?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54985 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winnebago County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54985?
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.