ZIP 53224 (Milwaukee, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53224: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Milwaukee County: 1.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
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
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53224 happened on SR-100 (3), SR-145 (3), SR-175 (3), SR-181 (2) and Bridge St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 139 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
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 53224 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Milwaukee County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| SR-175 | 3 |
| SR-181 | 2 |
| Bridge St | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-PP Good Hope Rd W | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| CR-SR | 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 53224 at a glance
| Population | 21,223 |
| Density | 808 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,803 |
| Median home value | $206,657 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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. 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 53224
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53224?
Milwaukee County has had 3,996 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,722 people and killing 48.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53224?
Truck crashes in Milwaukee County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53224?
139 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Milwaukee County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53224 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Milwaukee County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53224?
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.