ZIP 54888 (Trego, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54888: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Washburn County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.7% across 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
Truck crashes peak in October (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
15.8% 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 54888 since 2015: US-53 (1). No single road stands out.
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 54888 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.7% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-53 | 1 |
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 54888 at a glance
| Population | 1,381 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,971 |
| Median home value | $243,071 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54888
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54888?
Washburn County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 54888?
The worst month is October: 15.6% of truck crashes in Washburn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54888?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Washburn County since 2015 (5.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 54888 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washburn County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54888?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.