ZIP 54566 (Wabeno, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54566: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forest 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
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Forest County compares with Wisconsin
Forest County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forest County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 69% below the state |
Forest County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Forest County: January 27.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Forest County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (27.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 21.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54566 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54566 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Forest 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 (Forest County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 7 |
| Sth 055 | 4 |
| Cth | 3 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Cth G | 2 |
| Sth 032 | 2 |
| Blackwell Junction Rd | 1 |
| Cth B | 1 |
ZIP 54566 at a glance
| Population | 1,453 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $213,452 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forest 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +39% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54566
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54566?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forest County (16 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54566?
January has the most truck crashes in Forest County, 27.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54566?
Since 2015, Forest County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54566 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Forest County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54566?
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.