ZIP 53405 (Racine, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53405: 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 |
Racine County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Racine County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.7% in 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
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53405 since 2015: I-41 (5), SR-11 (5), SR-20 (3), 30th Ave (1) and CR-A 7Th St (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 46 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53405 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-A 7Th St | 1 |
| E Frontage Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Shoop St | 1 |
| Sr-K | 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 53405 at a glance
| Population | 26,793 |
| Density | 1,564 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,242 |
| Median home value | $174,134 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 96 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53405
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53405?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Racine County (454 injured, 37 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53405?
Truck crashes in Racine County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53405?
Since 2015, Racine County has reported 46 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53405 compared with Wisconsin?
Racine County records 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53405?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.