ZIP 53104 (Bristol, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kenosha 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kenosha County compares with Wisconsin
Kenosha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenosha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Kenosha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 53104: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53104: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenosha County. They injured 432 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53104 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-94 (3), CR-19 Russell Rd (2) and SR-173 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53104 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kenosha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| Cr- North Ave | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenosha County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 279 |
| Sth 050 | 83 |
| Sth 031 | 46 |
| Sth 142 | 30 |
| Sth 165 | 29 |
| Sth 158 | 27 |
| Cth | 23 |
| Cth H | 22 |
ZIP 53104 at a glance
| Population | 5,826 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,000 |
| Median home value | $325,360 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenosha 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 | 68 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 78 | +15% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | -10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 86 | +23% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53104?
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenosha County (432 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53104?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53104 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53104?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Kenosha County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53104?
Since 2015, Kenosha County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53104 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Kenosha County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53104?
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.