ZIP 53168 (Salem, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53168: 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 53168 at a glance: SR-11 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53168 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 957 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kenosha County. They injured 432 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-173 (2), CR-O (1) and CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53168 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-Q 104Th St | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| Cr- North Ave | 1 |
| I-41 | 1 |
| Michigan Dr | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 53168 at a glance
| Population | 9,036 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,035 |
| Median home value | $308,815 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53168
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53168?
957 truck crashes have been reported in Kenosha County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 432 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53168?
SR-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53168 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53168?
January has the most truck crashes in Kenosha County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53168?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Kenosha County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53168 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Kenosha County has 48.1 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53168?
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.