ZIP 54526 (Glen Flora, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54526: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rusk 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
5 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rusk County compares with Wisconsin
Rusk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rusk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Rusk County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Rusk County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rusk County. They injured 29 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
22.2% 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 54526 since 2015: US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54526 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rusk County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 33 |
| Sth 027 | 8 |
| Marshall Rd | 3 |
| SR-008 | 3 |
| Cth M | 2 |
| Cth P | 2 |
| Ellingson Ave | 2 |
| SR-027 | 2 |
ZIP 54526 at a glance
| Population | 644 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,500 |
| Median home value | $126,126 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rusk 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54526
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54526?
Rusk County has had 80 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54526?
The worst month is July: 17.5% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54526?
Since 2015, Rusk County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54526 compare with Wisconsin?
Rusk County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54526?
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.