ZIP 53044 (Kohler, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53044: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 53044: SR-28 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53044 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sheboygan County. They injured 185 people and killed 21.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
14.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-28 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by 11th St S (1), CR-C (1) and CR-U (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53044 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-28 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 11th St S | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-U | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 53044 at a glance
| Population | 2,326 |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,250 |
| Median home value | $386,625 |
| 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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53044
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53044?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sheboygan County (185 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53044?
SR-28 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53044 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53044?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53044?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sheboygan County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53044 compare with Wisconsin?
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 53044?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.