ZIP 53061 (New Holstein, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53061: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Calumet County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53061 since 2015: CR-A (1), CR-H (1), Kiel Rd (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
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 53061 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calumet County.
- 14.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Calumet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| 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 53061 at a glance
| Population | 5,144 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,898 |
| Median home value | $197,309 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53061
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53061?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 102 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53061?
The worst month is October: 13.4% of truck crashes in Calumet County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53061?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calumet County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53061 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 28.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calumet County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53061?
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.