ZIP 54861 (Odanah, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54861: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ashland 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 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ashland County compares with Wisconsin
Ashland County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ashland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ashland County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Ashland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Ashland County: September 15.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Ashland County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 2.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 54861 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54861 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ashland County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.6% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ashland 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 (Ashland County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 12 |
| Sth 013 | 7 |
| Cth Gg | 2 |
| SR-013 | 2 |
| Sth 077 | 2 |
| Sth 169 | 2 |
| 23Rd Ave | 1 |
| Augustine Rd | 1 |
ZIP 54861 at a glance
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 28% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ashland 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +24% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | +6% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -54% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54861
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54861?
Ashland County has had 46 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54861?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in Ashland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54861?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ashland County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54861 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Ashland County records 24.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54861?
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.