ZIP 53142 (Kenosha, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53142: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 53142: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53142 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 2.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenosha County. They injured 432 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-94 (3), SR-11 (3) and CR-19 Russell Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53142 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January 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 Kenosha 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 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 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 53142 at a glance
| Population | 34,144 |
| Density | 637 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,960 |
| Median home value | $267,103 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53142
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53142?
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenosha County (432 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53142?
Since 2015, I-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53142: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53142?
January has the most truck crashes in Kenosha County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53142?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Kenosha County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53142 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Kenosha County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53142?
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.