ZIP 53219 (Milwaukee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53219: 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.
ZIP 53219 at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53219: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks in Milwaukee County since 2015: 1,722 people were injured and 48 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53219 happened on I-43 (3), I-94 (3), SR-145 (3), I-41 (2) and SR-100 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
139 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53219 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Milwaukee County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| I-41 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| 13th St S | 1 |
| CR-I | 1 |
| CR-JJ | 1 |
| CR-U 76Th St S | 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 53219 at a glance
| Population | 34,764 |
| Density | 2,661 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,388 |
| Median home value | $203,448 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 385 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 318. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53219
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53219?
Since 2015, 3,996 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Milwaukee County (1,722 injured, 48 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53219?
Truck crashes in Milwaukee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53219?
139 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Milwaukee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53219 compare with Wisconsin?
Milwaukee County records 37.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53219?
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.