ZIP 53001 (Adell, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sheboygan 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
9 of 420 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sheboygan County compares with Wisconsin
Sheboygan County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sheboygan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sheboygan County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Sheboygan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sheboygan County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 420 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sheboygan County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
14.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53001 since 2015 were spread across roads: Abbott Dr (1), CR-A (1), CR-M (1), CR-U (1) and CR-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53001 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sheboygan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| CR-U | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sheboygan County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 107 |
| Sth 057 | 45 |
| Sth 023 | 30 |
| Sth 028 | 18 |
| Parking Lot | 13 |
| Sth 032 | 10 |
| Cth J | 9 |
| Cth Pp | 8 |
ZIP 53001 at a glance
| Population | 1,766 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,294 |
| Median home value | $245,749 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sheboygan 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 | 41 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | -12% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53001
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53001?
420 truck crashes have been reported in Sheboygan County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 185 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53001?
Truck crashes in Sheboygan County peak in December, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53001?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sheboygan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53001 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Sheboygan County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53001?
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 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.