ZIP 53092 (Mequon, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53092: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ozaukee 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
13 of 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ozaukee County compares with Wisconsin
Ozaukee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ozaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Ozaukee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Ozaukee County at a glance: January 12.4% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 404 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ozaukee County. They injured 149 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53092 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-43 (3), SR-145 (3), SR-181 (2), Bridge St (1) and CR-G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53092 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ozaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
| N 68th St | 1 |
| N 91st St | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ozaukee County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 147 |
| Sth 057 | 26 |
| Sth 060 | 12 |
| Sth 167 | 12 |
| Donges Bay Rd | 9 |
| Sth 033 | 9 |
| Sth 181 | 9 |
| Cth C | 8 |
ZIP 53092 at a glance
| Population | 20,886 |
| Density | 397 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,156 |
| Median home value | $472,087 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ozaukee 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 | 30 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +26% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +2% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53092
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53092?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Ozaukee County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 149 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53092?
Truck crashes in Ozaukee County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53092?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ozaukee County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53092 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ozaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53092?
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.