ZIP 54485 (Summit Lake, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54485: 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
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).
The headline for Langlade County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Langlade County. They injured 57 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54485 since 2015: US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
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 54485 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Langlade County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 1 |
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 54485 at a glance
| Population | 395 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,438 |
| Median home value | $254,126 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 54485
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54485?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Langlade County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 57 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54485?
September has the most truck crashes in Langlade County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54485?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Langlade County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54485 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Langlade County has 32.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54485?
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.