ZIP 53150 (Muskego, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53150: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Waukesha 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Waukesha County compares with Wisconsin
Waukesha County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waukesha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Waukesha County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 53150 at a glance: I-41 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 53150.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,556 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waukesha County. They injured 635 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-45 (2), CR-I (1) and CR-U 76Th St S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 58 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is May, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53150 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 3 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 1 |
| CR-Y W Layton Ave | 1 |
| Calhoun Rd | 1 |
| Grange Ave W | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waukesha County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 273 |
| I-041 | 73 |
| Cth F | 67 |
| I-043 | 56 |
| Cth O | 47 |
| Sth 164 | 40 |
| Sth 059 | 36 |
| Ush 018 | 34 |
ZIP 53150 at a glance
| Population | 26,259 |
| Density | 296 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,276 |
| Median home value | $416,820 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waukesha 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 | 149 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 170 | +14% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | -22% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 122 | -8% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 149 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53150
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53150?
Waukesha County has had 1,556 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 635 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53150?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53150 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53150?
September has the most truck crashes in Waukesha County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53150?
Since 2015, Waukesha County has reported 58 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53150 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waukesha County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53150?
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.