ZIP 54527 (Glidden, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54527: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashland 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
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ashland County compares with Wisconsin
Ashland County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Ashland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ashland County at a glance: September worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Ashland County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 93 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (2.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54527 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54527 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 18.6% 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
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 Ashland 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 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 12 |
| Sth 013 | 7 |
| Cth Gg | 2 |
| SR-013 | 2 |
| Sth 077 | 2 |
| Sth 169 | 2 |
| 23Rd Ave | 1 |
| Augustine Rd | 1 |
ZIP 54527 at a glance
| Population | 932 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,476 |
| Median home value | $132,771 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -54% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54527
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54527?
Ashland County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 1.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54527?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ashland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54527?
Since 2015, Ashland County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54527 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Ashland County has 24.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54527?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.