ZIP 53216 (Milwaukee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53216: 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 sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 53216: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53216 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.0 vs 2.0).
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
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53216 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-43 (3), SR-100 (3), SR-145 (3), I-41 (2) and SR-181 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53216 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Milwaukee County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 1 |
| CR-Y W Layton Ave | 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 53216 at a glance
| Population | 30,345 |
| Density | 2,541 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,752 |
| Median home value | $143,457 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 53216
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53216?
Milwaukee County has had 3,996 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,722 people and killing 48.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53216?
Truck crashes in Milwaukee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53216?
Garbage trucks were involved in 139 reported crashes in Milwaukee County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53216 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Milwaukee County has 37.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53216?
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.