ZIP 53207 (Milwaukee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53207: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milwaukee 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Milwaukee County compares with Wisconsin
Milwaukee County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milwaukee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 53207: I-41 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53207 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milwaukee County. They injured 1,722 people and killed 48.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53207 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-43 (3), SR-145 (3) and I-94 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
139 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is February, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53207 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Milwaukee County.
- Check whether your routes use I-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Milwaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| I-43 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 1 |
| CR-Y W Layton Ave | 1 |
| S Pennsylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-175 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milwaukee County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 915 |
| I-043 | 429 |
| I-094 | 167 |
| Sth 100 | 135 |
| Sth 145 | 59 |
| Parking Lot | 45 |
| Sth 190 | 43 |
| W Silver Spring Dr | 40 |
ZIP 53207 at a glance
| Population | 34,313 |
| Density | 1,331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,117 |
| Median home value | $244,095 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milwaukee 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 | 385 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 420 | +9% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 331 | -21% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 318 | -4% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 385 a year in the 1990s and 318 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53207
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53207?
Since 2015, 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Milwaukee County (1,722 injured, 48 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53207?
I-41 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53207 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53207?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Milwaukee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53207?
Garbage trucks were involved in 139 reported crashes in Milwaukee County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53207 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Milwaukee County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53207?
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.