ZIP 54820 (Brule, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
1 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Douglas County compares with Wisconsin
Douglas County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Douglas County: 1 in 145 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 157 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 54820.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54820 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.8% 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
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 Douglas 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 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 41 |
| Ush 053 | 22 |
| Sth 035 | 12 |
| E 2Nd St | 6 |
| Cth A | 5 |
| 28Th St | 3 |
| Brietzman Lake Rd | 3 |
| Cth B | 3 |
ZIP 54820 at a glance
| Population | 707 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,179 |
| Median home value | $252,515 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54820
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54820?
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (63 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54820?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54820?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Douglas County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54820 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54820?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.