ZIP 53014 (Chilton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calumet 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 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calumet County compares with Wisconsin
Calumet County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calumet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calumet County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Calumet County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Calumet County: 1 in 19 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calumet County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
14.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53014 happened on Kiel Rd (1) and SR-55 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53014 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 14.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Kiel Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calumet County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 010 | 27 |
| Sth 032 | 24 |
| Ush 151 | 13 |
| Sth 114 | 10 |
| Sth 055 | 8 |
| Cth | 6 |
| Cth Kk | 6 |
| Cth H | 4 |
ZIP 53014 at a glance
| Population | 7,898 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,865 |
| Median home value | $208,864 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calumet 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 15 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53014
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53014?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calumet County (102 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53014?
The worst month is October: 13.4% of truck crashes in Calumet County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53014?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53014 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calumet County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53014?
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.