ZIP 54986 (Winneconne, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54986: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Winnebago County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Winnebago County: February worst month: 12.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Winnebago County has recorded 919 truck crashes since 2015, with 506 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54986 since 2015 were spread across roads: 9th St Rd (1), I-41 (1), SR-21 (1), Ts-Knott Rd (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is January, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54986 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Winnebago County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 9th St Rd | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Ts-Knott Rd | 1 |
| US-10 | 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 54986 at a glance
| Population | 5,394 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,189 |
| Median home value | $303,683 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 74 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54986
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54986?
919 truck crashes have been reported in Winnebago County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 506 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54986?
February has the most truck crashes in Winnebago County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54986?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Winnebago County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54986 compare with Wisconsin?
Winnebago County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54986?
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.