ZIP 53002 (Allenton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Wisconsin
Washington County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Washington County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 520 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-33 (2), SR-144 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53002 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 284 |
| Sth 033 | 54 |
| Sth 060 | 36 |
| Ush 045 | 21 |
| SR-041 | 19 |
| Sth 167 | 17 |
| Cth Q | 16 |
| Sth 145 | 16 |
ZIP 53002 at a glance
| Population | 2,584 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,500 |
| Median home value | $325,035 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 52 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 62 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | +7% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53002
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53002?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 520 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53002?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53002: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53002?
April has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53002?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53002 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53002?
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.