ZIP 53003 (Ashippun, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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
14 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Wisconsin
Dodge County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dodge County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Dodge County at a glance: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dodge County since 2015: 270 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53003 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Beryl Dr (1), CR-K (1) and CR-NN (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53003 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| Beryl Dr | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-NN | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 151 | 80 |
| Sth 033 | 45 |
| Cth A | 40 |
| I-041 | 40 |
| Cth | 37 |
| Sth 016 | 26 |
| Sth 026 | 21 |
| Sth 028 | 15 |
ZIP 53003 at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Density | 304 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,510 |
| Median home value | $196,763 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | 42 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +35% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 44 | -23% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53003
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53003?
557 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 270 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53003?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53003: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53003?
The worst month is January: 11.0% of truck crashes in Dodge County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53003?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53003 compare with Wisconsin?
Dodge County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53003?
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.