ZIP 53143 (Kenosha, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53143: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Kenosha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 53143: 2.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 53143 (1.2 → 3.2).
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kenosha County since 2015: 432 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53143 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-41 (3), I-94 (3), CR-19 Russell Rd (2), SR-11 (2) and SR-131 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53143 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Kenosha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-27 | 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 53143 at a glance
| Population | 20,889 |
| Density | 1,947 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,343 |
| Median home value | $200,340 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53143
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53143?
957 truck crashes have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 432 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53143?
January has the most truck crashes in Kenosha County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53143?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53143 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kenosha County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53143?
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.