ZIP 53181 (Twin Lakes, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53181: 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 sits below Wisconsin on 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.
Kenosha County at a glance: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Kenosha County has recorded 957 truck crashes since 2015, with 432 people injured and 17 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53181 since 2015: SR-120 (2), SR-173 (2), US-12 (2), CR-O (1) and CR-P (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53181 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kenosha County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| CR-W | 1 |
| Cr- North Ave | 1 |
| Michigan Dr | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 53181 at a glance
| Population | 7,964 |
| Density | 224 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,804 |
| Median home value | $299,929 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 53181
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53181?
Kenosha County has had 957 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 432 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53181?
Truck crashes in Kenosha County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53181?
Since 2015, Kenosha County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53181 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Kenosha County records 48.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53181?
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.