ZIP 53095 (West Bend, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53095: 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). It stands out for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-41 (2), SR-144 (2) and US-41 (2).
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 53095 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
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 4 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-M | 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 53095 at a glance
| Population | 27,817 |
| Density | 152 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,830 |
| Median home value | $305,439 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 53095
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53095?
Washington County has had 767 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 520 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53095?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53095 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53095?
April has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53095?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53095 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53095?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.