ZIP 53147 (Lake Geneva, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53147: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walworth 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Walworth County compares with Wisconsin
Walworth County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Walworth County sits below Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Walworth County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Walworth County has recorded 538 truck crashes since 2015, with 279 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-12 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-120 (2), CR-B (1) and CR-H Interchange North (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 5.0%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is June, with 22% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 5.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53147 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-12, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Walworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 4 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 1 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 93 |
| Ush 012 | 85 |
| Sth 120 | 33 |
| Ush 014 | 31 |
| Sth 011 | 28 |
| Sth 067 | 22 |
| Sth 050 | 17 |
| Sth 020 | 13 |
ZIP 53147 at a glance
| Population | 18,638 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,566 |
| Median home value | $368,761 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walworth 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 42 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 42 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 48 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53147
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53147?
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walworth County (279 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53147?
NHTSA data shows US-12 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53147 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53147?
Truck crashes in Walworth County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Walworth County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53147 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Walworth County records 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53147?
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.