ZIP 53130 (Hales Corners, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53130: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 53130: I-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53130: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milwaukee County. They injured 1,722 people and killed 48.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
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 53130 is I-41, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-94 (3), I-43 (2) and SR-100 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 139 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53130 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Milwaukee 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 |
| I-43 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 1 |
| CR-Y W Layton Ave | 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 53130 at a glance
| Population | 7,712 |
| Density | 934 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,008 |
| Median home value | $311,136 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 385 to 318. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53130
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53130?
Milwaukee County has had 3,996 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,722 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53130?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53130: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53130?
Truck crashes in Milwaukee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 139 reported crashes in Milwaukee County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53130 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Milwaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53130?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.