ZIP 53144 (Kenosha, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53144: 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.
ZIP 53144 at a glance: I-41 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53144 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kenosha County since 2015: 432 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53144 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (5), SR-20 (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.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53144 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-A 7Th St | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| E Frontage Rd | 1 |
| I-94 | 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 53144 at a glance
| Population | 26,652 |
| Density | 237 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,507 |
| Median home value | $260,010 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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. 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 53144
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53144?
957 truck crashes have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 432 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53144?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53144 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53144?
January has the most truck crashes in Kenosha County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53144?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Kenosha County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53144 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kenosha County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53144?
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.