ZIP 53191 (Williams Bay, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53191: 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (27 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 538 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walworth County. They injured 279 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53191 is CR-K, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-O (2), SR-120 (2) and US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (22%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 5.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53191 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walworth County.
- Check whether your routes use CR-K, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Walworth 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 Walworth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-K | 3 |
| CR-O | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 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 53191 at a glance
| Population | 3,261 |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,833 |
| Median home value | $415,291 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 53191
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53191?
Walworth County has had 538 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 279 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53191?
CR-K had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53191 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53191?
Truck crashes in Walworth County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53191?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walworth County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53191 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walworth County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53191?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.