ZIP 53213 (Milwaukee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53213: 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 |
Milwaukee County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Wisconsin on garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 53213: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 53213 (2.8 → 4.6).
Overview
Milwaukee County has recorded 3,996 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,722 people injured and 48 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53213 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-43 (3), I-94 (3), SR-100 (3), SR-145 (3) and I-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 139 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53213 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Milwaukee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-43 | 3 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 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 53213 at a glance
| Population | 26,905 |
| Density | 2,653 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,688 |
| Median home value | $339,181 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 385 to 318. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53213
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53213?
3,996 truck crashes have been reported in Milwaukee County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 1,722 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53213?
Truck crashes in Milwaukee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53213?
Garbage trucks were involved in 139 reported crashes in Milwaukee County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53213 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Milwaukee County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53213?
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.