ZIP 54555 (Phillips, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54555: 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 sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
13.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 54555.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54555 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 37.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 54555 at a glance
| Population | 4,728 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,025 |
| Median home value | $188,135 |
| 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 54555
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54555?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Price County (24 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54555?
The worst month is July: 17.2% of truck crashes in Price County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54555?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Price County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54555 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Price County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54555?
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.