ZIP 54843 (Hayward, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54843: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sawyer 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sawyer County compares with Wisconsin
Sawyer County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sawyer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 7.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Sawyer County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sawyer County: 27.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 59 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sawyer County. They injured 25 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 18.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54843 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54843 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sawyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sawyer County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 070 | 8 |
| Ush 063 | 7 |
| Sth 027 | 5 |
| Cth B | 4 |
| Sth 077 | 4 |
| Cth K | 3 |
| Cth Bb | 2 |
| Cth F | 2 |
ZIP 54843 at a glance
| Population | 13,416 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,619 |
| Median home value | $244,661 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sawyer 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +62% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54843
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54843?
Sawyer County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54843?
February has the most truck crashes in Sawyer County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54843?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Sawyer County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54843 compared with Wisconsin?
Sawyer County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54843?
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.