ZIP 53158 (Pleasant Prairie, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53158: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 53158 at a glance: 2.5× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53158 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 1.5).
Overview
Kenosha County has recorded 957 truck crashes since 2015, with 432 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-41 (3), US-41 (3) and CR-19 Russell Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53158 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-94; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-94 | 4 |
| I-41 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-19 Russell Rd | 2 |
| SR-131 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-22 (Delany Rd) | 1 |
| CR-27 | 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 53158 at a glance
| Population | 18,420 |
| Density | 235 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,868 |
| Median home value | $378,110 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53158
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53158?
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kenosha County (432 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53158?
NHTSA data shows I-94 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53158 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53158?
Truck crashes in Kenosha County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53158?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53158 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kenosha County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53158?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.