ZIP 53516 (Blanchardville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53516: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lafayette 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
2 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lafayette County compares with Wisconsin
Lafayette County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Lafayette County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lafayette County at a glance: 5.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lafayette County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
10.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 53516 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53516 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette County.
- 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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 151 | 19 |
| Sth 011 | 15 |
| Sth 081 | 13 |
| Sth 023 | 12 |
| Cth G | 7 |
| Cth | 5 |
| Cth O | 3 |
| Cth P | 3 |
ZIP 53516 at a glance
| Population | 2,238 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,324 |
| Median home value | $306,262 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +56% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53516
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53516?
Lafayette County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53516?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53516?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lafayette County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53516 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Lafayette County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53516?
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.