ZIP 54430 (Elton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54430: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Langlade 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
2 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Langlade County compares with Wisconsin
Langlade County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Langlade County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Langlade County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 14.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Langlade County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Langlade County at a glance: September 14.7% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Langlade County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 54430 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54430 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 31.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Langlade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Langlade County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 045 | 23 |
| Sth 064 | 11 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth B | 2 |
| SR-045 | 2 |
| Sth 047 | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| Amron Ave | 1 |
ZIP 54430 at a glance
| Population | 92 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,045 |
| Median home value | $192,886 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Langlade 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 | 11 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -23% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +31% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54430
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54430?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Langlade County (57 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54430?
September has the most truck crashes in Langlade County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54430?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Langlade County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54430 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Langlade County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54430?
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.