ZIP 53129 (Greendale, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53129: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milwaukee 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Milwaukee County compares with Wisconsin
Milwaukee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milwaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wisconsin on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 53129: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 53129 (1.8 → 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks in Milwaukee County since 2015: 1,722 people were injured and 48 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53129 is I-41, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-43 (2), I-94 (2) and SR-100 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 139 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53129 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Milwaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| I-43 | 2 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 1 |
| CR-Y W Layton Ave | 1 |
| Calhoun Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milwaukee County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 915 |
| I-043 | 429 |
| I-094 | 167 |
| Sth 100 | 135 |
| Sth 145 | 59 |
| Parking Lot | 45 |
| Sth 190 | 43 |
| W Silver Spring Dr | 40 |
ZIP 53129 at a glance
| Population | 14,570 |
| Density | 1,092 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,012 |
| Median home value | $311,894 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milwaukee 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 | 385 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 420 | +9% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 331 | -21% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 318 | -4% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 385 a year in the 1990s and 318 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53129
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53129?
3,996 truck crashes have been reported in Milwaukee County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 1,722 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53129?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53129 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53129?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Milwaukee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53129?
139 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Milwaukee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53129 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Milwaukee County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53129?
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.