ZIP 53083 (Sheboygan, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53083: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Sheboygan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 53083: SR-28 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53083: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sheboygan County. They injured 185 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
SR-28 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53083 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 11th St S (1), CR-C (1) and CR-M (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53083 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| 11th St S | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 53083 at a glance
| Population | 21,579 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,203 |
| Median home value | $244,830 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53083
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53083?
Since 2015, 420 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sheboygan County (185 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53083?
NHTSA data shows SR-28 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53083 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53083?
Truck crashes in Sheboygan County peak in December, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53083?
Since 2015, Sheboygan County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53083 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Sheboygan County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53083?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.