ZIP 53511 (Beloit, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53511: 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 sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Rock County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-39 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-81 (4), SR-11 (3) and CR-G (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53511 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock County.
- Look at alternatives to I-39 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 5 |
| SR-81 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 53511 at a glance
| Population | 48,701 |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,067 |
| Median home value | $173,664 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 53511
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53511?
Since 2015, 1,235 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rock County (702 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53511?
Since 2015, I-39 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53511: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53511?
Truck crashes in Rock County peak in January, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53511?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Rock County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53511 compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 64.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rock County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53511?
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.