ZIP 53167 (Rochester, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53167: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Racine 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Racine County compares with Wisconsin
Racine County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Racine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Racine County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Racine County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Racine County since 2015: 454 people were injured and 37 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-11 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53167 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-A Plank Rd (1), CR-ES (1) and CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53167 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Racine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-ES | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Racine County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 337 |
| Sth 011 | 71 |
| Sth 020 | 58 |
| Parking Lot | 27 |
| E Frontage Rd | 23 |
| Sth 031 | 23 |
| W Frontage Rd | 20 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
ZIP 53167 at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,054 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Racine 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 | 96 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 101 | +5% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 81 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 96 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53167
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53167?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Racine County (454 injured, 37 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53167?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53167 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53167?
The worst month is October: 11.4% of truck crashes in Racine County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53167?
46 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Racine County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53167 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Racine County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53167?
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.