ZIP 53184 (Walworth, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53184: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walworth 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Walworth County compares with Wisconsin
Walworth County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walworth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walworth County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Walworth County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Walworth County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 538 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walworth County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
CR-K leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53184 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-B (1), CR-O (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (22% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 5.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53184 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use CR-K, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Walworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-K | 3 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-O | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walworth County) |
|---|---|
| I-043 | 93 |
| Ush 012 | 85 |
| Sth 120 | 33 |
| Ush 014 | 31 |
| Sth 011 | 28 |
| Sth 067 | 22 |
| Sth 050 | 17 |
| Sth 020 | 13 |
ZIP 53184 at a glance
| Population | 4,169 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,413 |
| Median home value | $315,133 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walworth 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 | 35 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 42 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 42 | -2% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 48 | +15% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53184
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53184?
Walworth County has had 538 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53184?
NHTSA data shows CR-K with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53184 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53184?
Truck crashes in Walworth County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53184?
Since 2015, Walworth County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53184 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Walworth County records 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53184?
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.