ZIP 54548 (Minocqua, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54548: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 135 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oneida County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (17.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54548 happened on SR-70 (1) and US-51 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54548 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oneida County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 39.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
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 54548 at a glance
| Population | 5,676 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,569 |
| Median home value | $320,779 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54548
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54548?
Oneida County has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54548?
February has the most truck crashes in Oneida County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54548?
Since 2015, Oneida County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54548 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 30.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54548?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.