ZIP 53402 (Racine, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Racine 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Racine County compares with Wisconsin
Racine County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Racine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Racine County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Racine County at a glance: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (46 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Racine County since 2015: 454 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-11 (3), SR-20 (3) and CR-A 7Th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53402 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Racine County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Racine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-41 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| CR-A 7Th St | 1 |
| E Frontage Rd | 1 |
| S Pennsylvania Ave | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Shoop St | 1 |
| Sr-K | 1 |
| Yout St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Racine County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 337 |
| Sth 011 | 71 |
| Sth 020 | 58 |
| Parking Lot | 27 |
| E Frontage Rd | 23 |
| Sth 031 | 23 |
| W Frontage Rd | 20 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
ZIP 53402 at a glance
| Population | 34,850 |
| Density | 672 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,751 |
| Median home value | $230,611 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Racine 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 | 96 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 101 | +5% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 81 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 96 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53402
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53402?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Racine County (454 injured, 37 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53402?
NHTSA data shows I-41 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53402 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53402?
Truck crashes in Racine County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53402?
Since 2015, Racine County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53402 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Racine County has 45.0 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53402?
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.