ZIP 54812 (Barron, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54812: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Barron County: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Barron County. They injured 81 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 54812 is US-8, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-48 (1) and US-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54812 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 5 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| US-53 | 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 54812 at a glance
| Population | 6,069 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,100 |
| Median home value | $156,524 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54812
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54812?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Barron County (81 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 54812?
Since 2015, US-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54812: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54812?
The worst month is October: 12.7% of truck crashes in Barron County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54812?
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 54812 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Barron County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54812?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.