ZIP 54867 (Radisson, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54867: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sawyer County: 27.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sawyer County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 18.6% of truck crashes.
27.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54867 since 2015: SR-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54867 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sawyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 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 54867 at a glance
| Population | 517 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,694 |
| Median home value | $120,130 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 54867
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54867?
Sawyer County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54867?
The worst month is February: 15.3% of truck crashes in Sawyer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54867?
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 54867 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sawyer County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 54867?
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.