ZIP 54733 (Dallas, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Barron 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
6 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Barron County compares with Wisconsin
Barron County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Barron County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Barron County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Barron County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Barron County: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barron County. They injured 81 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
US-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 54733 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-I 6Th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54733 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Barron County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.4% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Barron County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 4 |
| CR-I 6Th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Barron County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 37 |
| Ush 053 | 37 |
| Ush 063 | 9 |
| Sth 048 | 7 |
| Cth P | 7 |
| Cth Ss | 6 |
| 23Rd St | 5 |
| Cth I | 5 |
ZIP 54733 at a glance
| Population | 1,333 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,421 |
| Median home value | $170,005 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Barron 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 | 19 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +38% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | -19% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54733
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54733?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Barron County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 81 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 54733?
Since 2015, US-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54733: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54733?
October has the most truck crashes in Barron County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54733?
Since 2015, Barron County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54733 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Barron County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54733?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.