ZIP 53094 (Watertown, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53094: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
19 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Wisconsin
Jefferson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 481 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 185 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53094 since 2015: I-94 (3), SR-26 (3), Beryl Dr (1), CR-B (1) and First St S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53094 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| Beryl Dr | 1 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| First St S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 166 |
| Sth 026 | 56 |
| Ush 012 | 22 |
| Ush 018 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 12 |
| Cth | 9 |
| Cth F | 9 |
| Cth B | 8 |
ZIP 53094 at a glance
| Population | 17,998 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,443 |
| Median home value | $236,926 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53094
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53094?
Jefferson County has had 481 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 185 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53094?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53094?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53094 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53094?
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.