ZIP 54870 (Sarona, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54870: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washburn 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
5 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washburn County compares with Wisconsin
Washburn County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washburn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washburn County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Washburn County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Washburn County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Washburn County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 49 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.1% of truck crashes.
15.8% 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 54870 happened on US-53 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 5.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54870 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.8% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washburn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washburn County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 053 | 36 |
| Ush 063 | 15 |
| Sth 070 | 6 |
| Sth 077 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| Cth K | 2 |
| SR-063 | 2 |
| Bear Lake Rd | 1 |
ZIP 54870 at a glance
| Population | 1,698 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,063 |
| Median home value | $294,298 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washburn 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +61% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | -46% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +49% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54870
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54870?
Washburn County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54870?
The worst month is October: 15.6% of truck crashes in Washburn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54870?
Since 2015, Washburn County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54870 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washburn County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54870?
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.