ZIP 54534 (Hurley, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54534: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iron 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 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iron County compares with Wisconsin
Iron County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iron County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 50.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 75.0% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.7× the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Iron County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Iron County: 16.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iron County. They injured 14 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 25.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 75.0% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (14.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 50.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54534 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (2) and Island Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54534 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iron County.
- 50.0% 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 Iron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
| Island Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iron County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 051 | 8 |
| Ush 002 | 7 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
| Cth Ff | 1 |
| Fisher Lake Rd West | 1 |
| Island Lake Rd | 1 |
| Parking Lot | 1 |
| S Island Lake Rd | 1 |
ZIP 54534 at a glance
| Population | 2,393 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,468 |
| Median home value | $123,608 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iron 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | -28% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54534
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54534?
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Iron County (14 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54534?
The worst month is January: 25.9% of truck crashes in Iron County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54534?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Iron County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54534 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Iron County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54534?
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.