ZIP 53521 (Brooklyn, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53521: 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 |
Green County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Green County at a glance: 10.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Green County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53521 is CR-PB, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Lincoln Rd (1), SR-104 (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 6.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53521 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-PB at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PB | 2 |
| Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| US-14 | 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 53521 at a glance
| Population | 3,640 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,036 |
| Median home value | $397,209 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 53521
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53521?
Green County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53521?
Since 2015, CR-PB has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53521: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53521?
The worst month is January: 14.2% of truck crashes in Green County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53521?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Green County since 2015 (6.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53521 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Green County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53521?
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.