ZIP 54556 (Prentice, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54556: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Price County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Price County at a glance: July worst month: 17.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Price County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 76 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.8%).
13.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54556 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54556 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Price County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 54556 at a glance
| Population | 1,161 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,375 |
| Median home value | $147,523 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 54556
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54556?
Since 2015, 58 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Price County (24 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54556?
The worst month is July: 17.2% of truck crashes in Price County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54556?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Price County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54556 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Price County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54556?
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.