ZIP 54563 (Tony, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rusk 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
5 of 80 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rusk County compares with Wisconsin
Rusk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rusk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 38% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Rusk County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Rusk County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 80 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rusk County. They injured 29 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 56 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54563 happened on US-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54563 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% 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 Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rusk County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 33 |
| Sth 027 | 8 |
| Marshall Rd | 3 |
| SR-008 | 3 |
| Cth M | 2 |
| Cth P | 2 |
| Ellingson Ave | 2 |
| SR-027 | 2 |
ZIP 54563 at a glance
| Population | 811 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,875 |
| Median home value | $205,863 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rusk 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +5% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54563
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54563?
80 truck crashes have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 29 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54563?
The worst month is July: 17.5% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54563?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54563 compare with Wisconsin?
Rusk County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54563?
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.