ZIP 53153 (North Prairie, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53153: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Waukesha County is lower on 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).
What stands out in Waukesha County: 1.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,556 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waukesha County. They injured 635 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53153 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-C (2), US-18 (2), CR-ES (1), SR-83 (1) and Silvernail Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
58 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
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 53153 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Waukesha County.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Waukesha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-C | 2 |
| US-18 | 2 |
| CR-ES | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| Silvernail Rd | 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 53153 at a glance
| Population | 2,548 |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $152,543 |
| Median home value | $431,612 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 53153
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53153?
Since 2015, 1,556 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waukesha County (635 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53153?
The worst month is September: 10.3% of truck crashes in Waukesha County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53153?
Garbage trucks were involved in 58 reported crashes in Waukesha County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53153 compared with Wisconsin?
Waukesha County records 31.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53153?
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.