ZIP 53073 (Plymouth, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53073: 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 |
Sheboygan County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sheboygan County at a glance: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sheboygan County. They injured 185 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53073 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-A (1), CR-C (1), CR-G (1), CR-H (1) and CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53073 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sheboygan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-U | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 53073 at a glance
| Population | 16,136 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,442 |
| Median home value | $259,350 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53073
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53073?
Sheboygan County has had 420 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 21.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53073?
December has the most truck crashes in Sheboygan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53073?
Since 2015, Sheboygan County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53073 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sheboygan County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53073?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.