ZIP 54455 (Mosinee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54455: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marathon 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
19 of 755 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marathon County compares with Wisconsin
Marathon County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marathon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Marathon County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Marathon County at a glance: 21.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 755 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marathon County since 2015: 292 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Altenburg Rd (1) and SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54455 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-39; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Marathon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 4 |
| Altenburg Rd | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marathon County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 182 |
| I-039 | 76 |
| Ush 051 | 57 |
| Sth 097 | 20 |
| Sth 013 | 19 |
| SR-029 | 18 |
| Sth 153 | 13 |
| Cth | 12 |
ZIP 54455 at a glance
| Population | 19,025 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,140 |
| Median home value | $248,120 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marathon 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 | 57 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 75 | +33% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 64 | -15% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 63 | -2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54455
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54455?
Since 2015, 755 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marathon County (292 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54455?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54455 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54455?
January has the most truck crashes in Marathon County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54455?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Marathon County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54455 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marathon County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54455?
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.