ZIP 53156 (Palmyra, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53156: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
19 of 481 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Wisconsin
Jefferson County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Jefferson County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.2%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 481 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 185 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53156 since 2015 were spread across roads: 4th St (1), CR-C (1), SR-59 (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53156 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 4th St | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 166 |
| Sth 026 | 56 |
| Ush 012 | 22 |
| Ush 018 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 12 |
| Cth | 9 |
| Cth F | 9 |
| Cth B | 8 |
ZIP 53156 at a glance
| Population | 3,232 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,313 |
| Median home value | $238,118 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 41 | +14% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 44 | +18% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53156
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53156?
481 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 185 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53156?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53156?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53156 compare with Wisconsin?
Jefferson County records 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53156?
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.