ZIP 54491 (White Lake, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54491: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Langlade County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Langlade County: September worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 54491.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54491 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.5% 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 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 54491 at a glance
| Population | 1,607 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,917 |
| Median home value | $170,314 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54491
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54491?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Langlade County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 57 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54491?
Truck crashes in Langlade County peak in September, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54491?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Langlade County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54491 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 32.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Langlade County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54491?
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.