ZIP 53051 (Menomonee Falls, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waukesha 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Waukesha County compares with Wisconsin
Waukesha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waukesha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Waukesha County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 53051: SR-175 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53051 since 2015.
Overview
Waukesha County has recorded 1,556 truck crashes since 2015, with 635 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-175 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53051 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-100 (2), SR-145 (2) and SR-181 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53051 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-175 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-175 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-M / Watertown Rd | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waukesha County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 273 |
| I-041 | 73 |
| Cth F | 67 |
| I-043 | 56 |
| Cth O | 47 |
| Sth 164 | 40 |
| Sth 059 | 36 |
| Ush 018 | 34 |
ZIP 53051 at a glance
| Population | 39,559 |
| Density | 459 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,031 |
| Median home value | $370,922 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waukesha 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 | 149 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 170 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | -22% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 122 | -8% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 149 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53051
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53051?
Waukesha County has had 1,556 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 635 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53051?
SR-175 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53051 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53051?
September has the most truck crashes in Waukesha County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53051?
58 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waukesha County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53051 compared with Wisconsin?
Waukesha County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53051?
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.