ZIP 53140 (Kenosha, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53140: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kenosha 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kenosha County compares with Wisconsin
Kenosha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kenosha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.1 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kenosha County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 53140: SR-11 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53140: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Kenosha County has recorded 957 truck crashes since 2015, with 432 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 10.2% 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 53140 is SR-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-41 (3), SR-20 (3) and SR-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53140 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kenosha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 1 |
| CR-A 7Th St | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Shoop St | 1 |
| Yout St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kenosha County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 279 |
| Sth 050 | 83 |
| Sth 031 | 46 |
| Sth 142 | 30 |
| Sth 165 | 29 |
| Sth 158 | 27 |
| Cth | 23 |
| Cth H | 22 |
ZIP 53140 at a glance
| Population | 30,238 |
| Density | 1,479 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,006 |
| Median home value | $206,195 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kenosha 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 | 68 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 78 | +15% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | -10% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 86 | +23% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53140
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53140?
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenosha County (432 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53140?
SR-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53140 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53140?
Truck crashes in Kenosha County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53140?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53140 compare with Wisconsin?
Kenosha County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53140?
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.