ZIP 53048 (Lomira, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53048: 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 sits below Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Dodge County at a glance: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53048 since 2015: I-41 (2), SR-175 (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53048 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 53048 at a glance
| Population | 3,420 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,464 |
| Median home value | $239,894 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53048
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53048?
Dodge County has had 557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 270 people and killing 37.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53048?
January has the most truck crashes in Dodge County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53048?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53048 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53048?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.