ZIP 54470 (Rib Lake, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54470: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor 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 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Wisconsin
Taylor County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Taylor County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Taylor County: 1 in 89 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 93 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taylor County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
20.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54470 since 2015: SR-13 (1) and Shady Lane Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54470 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 36.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.2% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| Shady Lane Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 064 | 17 |
| Sth 013 | 15 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth M | 6 |
| Cth A | 5 |
| Cth C | 2 |
| Cth O | 2 |
| Hall Dr | 2 |
ZIP 54470 at a glance
| Population | 1,953 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,589 |
| Median home value | $166,597 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54470
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54470?
93 truck crashes have been reported in Taylor County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 33 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54470?
September has the most truck crashes in Taylor County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54470?
Since 2015, Taylor County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54470 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Taylor County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54470?
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.