ZIP 54552 (Park Falls, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54552: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Price 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
2 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Price County compares with Wisconsin
Price County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Price County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Price County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 9.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Price County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Price County: July 17.2% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Price County has recorded 58 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.8%).
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 54552.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54552 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 37.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 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 Price 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 (Price County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 013 | 21 |
| Cth | 4 |
| Ush 008 | 4 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Sth 086 | 3 |
| Cth D | 2 |
| SR-013 | 2 |
| 5Th Ave | 1 |
ZIP 54552 at a glance
| Population | 4,292 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,317 |
| Median home value | $145,816 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Price 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -38% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 4 | -22% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +17% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54552
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54552?
Price County has had 58 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54552?
The worst month is July: 17.2% of truck crashes in Price County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54552?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Price County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54552 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Price County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54552?
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.