ZIP 54726 (Boyd, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54726: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chippewa 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
4 of 352 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chippewa County compares with Wisconsin
Chippewa County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chippewa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chippewa County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Chippewa County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chippewa County: 1 in 114 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Chippewa County has recorded 352 truck crashes since 2015, with 126 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.4% 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 54726 happened on CR-N (1) and SR-27 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54726 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 17.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chippewa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-N | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chippewa County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 107 |
| Ush 053 | 43 |
| Sth 064 | 15 |
| Sth 027 | 11 |
| Cth X | 9 |
| Sth 040 | 9 |
| Sth 124 | 9 |
| Sth 178 | 9 |
ZIP 54726 at a glance
| Population | 1,866 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,500 |
| Median home value | $191,303 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chippewa 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 | 28 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 30 | +2% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | -2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54726
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54726?
Since 2015, 352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chippewa County (126 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54726?
Truck crashes in Chippewa County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54726?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Chippewa County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54726 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Chippewa County has 45.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54726?
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.