ZIP 53505 (Avalon, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53505: 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 |
Rock County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
Rock County at a glance: January worst month: 16.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Rock County has recorded 1,235 truck crashes since 2015, with 702 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 50.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 16.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-39 (4), I-43 (3) and CR-O (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53505 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-14 | 5 |
| I-39 | 4 |
| I-43 | 3 |
| CR-O | 2 |
| CR-K | 1 |
| CR-M | 1 |
| Carvers Rock Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 53505 at a glance
| Population | 358 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,500 |
| Median home value | $294,782 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53505
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53505?
Rock County has had 1,235 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 702 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53505?
NHTSA data shows US-14 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53505 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53505?
Truck crashes in Rock County peak in January, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53505?
Since 2015, Rock County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53505 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rock County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53505?
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.