ZIP 53501 (Afton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rock 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
13 of 1,235 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock County compares with Wisconsin
Rock County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Rock County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rock County: January 16.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 1,235 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock County since 2015: 702 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
I-39 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53501 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-11 (3), US-14 (3) and SR-81 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53501 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 6 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-14 | 3 |
| SR-81 | 2 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| N River Rd | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 549 |
| I-043 | 53 |
| Ush 014 | 46 |
| Sth 011 | 39 |
| SR-039 | 36 |
| Sth 081 | 35 |
| Ush 051 | 23 |
| Sth 059 | 20 |
ZIP 53501 at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock 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 | 82 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 111 | +35% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 99 | -11% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 103 | +5% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 82 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53501?
1,235 truck crashes have been reported in Rock County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 702 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53501?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53501: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53501?
The worst month is January: 16.9% of truck crashes in Rock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53501?
Since 2015, Rock County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53501 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rock County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53501?
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.