ZIP 53086 (Slinger, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53086: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Wisconsin
Washington County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Washington County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 520 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53086 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-41 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-Q (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53086 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 284 |
| Sth 033 | 54 |
| Sth 060 | 36 |
| Ush 045 | 21 |
| SR-041 | 19 |
| Sth 167 | 17 |
| Cth Q | 16 |
| Sth 145 | 16 |
ZIP 53086 at a glance
| Population | 9,426 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,426 |
| Median home value | $386,800 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 52 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 62 | +4% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 66 | +7% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 52 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53086
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53086?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 520 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53086?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53086 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53086?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53086?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53086 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 47.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53086?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.