ZIP 53137 (Helenville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53137: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
19 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Wisconsin
Jefferson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-26 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53137 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-94 (2), CR-Y (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53137 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| CR-Y | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 166 |
| Sth 026 | 56 |
| Ush 012 | 22 |
| Ush 018 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 12 |
| Cth | 9 |
| Cth F | 9 |
| Cth B | 8 |
ZIP 53137 at a glance
| Population | 1,650 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,550 |
| Median home value | $366,591 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53137
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53137?
481 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 185 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53137?
NHTSA data shows SR-26 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53137 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53137?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53137?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53137 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53137?
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.