ZIP 54501 (Rhinelander, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oneida 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
7 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oneida County compares with Wisconsin
Oneida County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oneida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oneida County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 39.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Oneida County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Oneida County: 28.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oneida County. They injured 51 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 17.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54501 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-8 (2) and SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54501 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 28.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 2 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 051 | 22 |
| Ush 008 | 17 |
| Sth 017 | 16 |
| Sth 047 | 11 |
| Ush 045 | 4 |
| Cth A | 3 |
| N Stevens St | 3 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
ZIP 54501 at a glance
| Population | 21,405 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,163 |
| Median home value | $203,711 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oneida 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -13% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | +32% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54501?
135 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54501?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54501?
Since 2015, Oneida County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54501 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oneida County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54501?
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.