ZIP 53502 (Albany, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53502: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Green 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
9 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green County compares with Wisconsin
Green County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Green County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Green County at a glance: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Green County. They injured 80 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-11 (2), SR-104 (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.1%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53502 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 011 | 17 |
| Sth 069 | 15 |
| Cth | 7 |
| SR-069 | 6 |
| Sth 081 | 6 |
| Sth 059 | 5 |
| Cth F | 4 |
| Cth J | 4 |
ZIP 53502 at a glance
| Population | 2,393 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,000 |
| Median home value | $253,256 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green 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 | 16 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +14% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -17% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53502
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53502?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green County (80 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53502?
NHTSA data shows SR-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53502 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53502?
Truck crashes in Green County peak in January, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53502?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Green County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53502 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Green County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53502?
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.