ZIP 53078 (Rubicon, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53078: 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.
The headline for Dodge County: 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% 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 53078 since 2015: I-41 (2), SR-67 (2), CR-NN (1), CR-S (1) and US-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53078 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-67 | 2 |
| CR-NN | 1 |
| CR-S | 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 53078 at a glance
| Population | 1,734 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,688 |
| Median home value | $348,372 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53078?
557 truck crashes have been reported in Dodge County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 270 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53078?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53078?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Dodge County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53078 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dodge County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53078?
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.