ZIP 53011 (Cascade, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53011: 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 runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sheboygan County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Sheboygan County has recorded 420 truck crashes since 2015, with 185 people injured and 21 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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53011 since 2015 were spread across roads: Abbott Dr (1), CR-A (1), CR-G (1), CR-U (1) and CR-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53011 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheboygan County.
- 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-G | 1 |
| CR-U | 1 |
| CR-V | 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 53011 at a glance
| Population | 2,176 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,833 |
| Median home value | $256,284 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53011
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53011?
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 53011?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53011?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sheboygan County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53011 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sheboygan County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53011?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.