ZIP 53105 (Burlington, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Racine 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Racine County compares with Wisconsin
Racine County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Racine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Racine County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Racine County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Racine County. They injured 454 people and killed 37.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53105 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-120 (2), US-12 (2) and CR-A Plank Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53105 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Racine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 1 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Racine County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 337 |
| Sth 011 | 71 |
| Sth 020 | 58 |
| Parking Lot | 27 |
| E Frontage Rd | 23 |
| Sth 031 | 23 |
| W Frontage Rd | 20 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
ZIP 53105 at a glance
| Population | 28,751 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,770 |
| Median home value | $315,350 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Racine 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 | 96 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 101 | +5% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 81 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 96 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53105
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53105?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Racine County (454 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53105?
Since 2015, SR-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53105: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53105?
October has the most truck crashes in Racine County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53105?
Since 2015, Racine County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53105 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Racine County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53105?
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.