ZIP 54871 (Shell Lake, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54871: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Washburn County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washburn County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 54871 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54871 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 15.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washburn 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 (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 54871 at a glance
| Population | 3,270 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,342 |
| Median home value | $245,833 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 54871
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54871?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washburn County (49 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54871?
Truck crashes in Washburn County peak in October, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54871?
Since 2015, Washburn County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 54871 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washburn County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54871?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.