ZIP 53004 (Belgium, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ozaukee 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
13 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ozaukee County compares with Wisconsin
Ozaukee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ozaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Ozaukee County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 53004: I-43 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53004 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 404 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ozaukee County since 2015: 149 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-43 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-57 (2), Abbott Dr (1) and CR-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53004 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ozaukee County.
- Look at alternatives to I-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Ozaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| Abbott Dr | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ozaukee County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 147 |
| Sth 057 | 26 |
| Sth 060 | 12 |
| Sth 167 | 12 |
| Donges Bay Rd | 9 |
| Sth 033 | 9 |
| Sth 181 | 9 |
| Cth C | 8 |
ZIP 53004 at a glance
| Population | 3,475 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,821 |
| Median home value | $254,976 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ozaukee 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 | 30 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +26% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53004
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53004?
Since 2015, 404 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ozaukee County (149 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53004?
I-43 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53004 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53004?
Truck crashes in Ozaukee County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53004?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Ozaukee County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53004 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ozaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53004?
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.