ZIP 54801 (Spooner, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washburn 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 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Washburn County compares with Wisconsin
Washburn County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washburn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Washburn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Washburn County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washburn County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 54801 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54801 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washburn County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.8% 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 Washburn 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 (Washburn County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 053 | 36 |
| Ush 063 | 15 |
| Sth 070 | 6 |
| Sth 077 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| Cth K | 2 |
| SR-063 | 2 |
| Bear Lake Rd | 1 |
ZIP 54801 at a glance
| Population | 6,266 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,625 |
| Median home value | $216,444 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washburn 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 | 10 | +61% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +49% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 54801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54801?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Washburn County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 49 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54801?
The worst month is October: 15.6% of truck crashes in Washburn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54801?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washburn County since 2015, 5.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54801 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Washburn County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54801?
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.