ZIP 53122 (Elm Grove, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53122: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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).
The headline for ZIP 53122: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53122: 2.5 in 2016–19, 5.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,556 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waukesha County. They injured 635 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53122 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-43 (3), SR-145 (3), I-41 (2), SR-100 (2) and SR-181 (2).
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 53122 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| SR-190 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 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 53122 at a glance
| Population | 6,508 |
| Density | 769 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $157,962 |
| Median home value | $514,878 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 149 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 53122
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53122?
1,556 truck crashes have been reported in Waukesha County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 635 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53122?
September has the most truck crashes in Waukesha County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53122?
Since 2015, Waukesha County has reported 58 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53122 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waukesha County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53122?
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.