ZIP 53103 (Big Bend, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waukesha 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Waukesha County compares with Wisconsin
Waukesha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waukesha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Waukesha County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 53103 at a glance: US-45 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 53103.
Overview
Police reported 1,556 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waukesha County since 2015: 635 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-ES (1), CR-I (1) and Grange Ave W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 58 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53103 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-ES | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| Grange Ave W | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waukesha County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 273 |
| I-041 | 73 |
| Cth F | 67 |
| I-043 | 56 |
| Cth O | 47 |
| Sth 164 | 40 |
| Sth 059 | 36 |
| Ush 018 | 34 |
ZIP 53103 at a glance
| Population | 3,762 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,083 |
| Median home value | $404,520 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waukesha 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 | 149 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 170 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | -22% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 122 | -8% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 149 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53103
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53103?
1,556 truck crashes have been reported in Waukesha County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 635 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53103?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53103 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53103?
The worst month is September: 10.3% of truck crashes in Waukesha County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53103?
Garbage trucks were involved in 58 reported crashes in Waukesha County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53103 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Waukesha County has 31.5 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53103?
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.