ZIP 54529 (Harshaw, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54529: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oneida County: 28.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Oneida County has recorded 135 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 17.8% of truck crashes.
28.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54529 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54529 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oneida County.
- Check whether your routes use US-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 39.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 3 |
| US-51 | 2 |
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 54529 at a glance
| Population | 1,220 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,000 |
| Median home value | $272,426 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54529
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54529?
Since 2015, 135 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oneida County (51 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54529?
US-8 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54529 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54529?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Oneida County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54529?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54529 compare with Wisconsin?
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 54529?
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.