ZIP 54772 (Wheeler, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54772: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dunn 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 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dunn County compares with Wisconsin
Dunn County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dunn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dunn County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Dunn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Dunn County: 1 in 94 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dunn County. They injured 134 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54772 since 2015: SR-25 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54772 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 19.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dunn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dunn County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 292 |
| Sth 025 | 21 |
| Cth B | 18 |
| Ush 012 | 15 |
| SR-094 | 14 |
| Sth 064 | 12 |
| Sth 029 | 10 |
| Sth 085 | 8 |
ZIP 54772 at a glance
| Population | 1,164 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $179,093 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dunn 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 | 33 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 38 | -5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54772
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54772?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dunn County (134 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54772?
February has the most truck crashes in Dunn County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54772?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dunn County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54772 compare with Wisconsin?
Dunn County records 92.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54772?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.