ZIP 54868 (Rice Lake, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54868: 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 runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Barron County at a glance: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Barron County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
20.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54868 happened on US-53 (3), US-8 (3) and SR-48 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54868 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-53 | 3 |
| US-8 | 3 |
| SR-48 | 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 54868 at a glance
| Population | 16,323 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,318 |
| Median home value | $228,072 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54868
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54868?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Barron County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 81 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54868?
October has the most truck crashes in Barron County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54868?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Barron County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54868 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Barron County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54868?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.