ZIP 54536 (Iron Belt, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54536: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Iron County at a glance: 16.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 27 crashes involving commercial trucks in Iron County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
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 54536 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (2) and Island Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54536 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 50.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 54536 at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,917 |
| Median home value | $61,785 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 54536
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54536?
27 truck crashes have been reported in Iron County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 14 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54536?
January has the most truck crashes in Iron County, 25.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54536?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Iron County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54536 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Iron County has 35.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54536?
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.