ZIP 53522 (Browntown, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53522: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Green County: 10.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Green County. They injured 80 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53522 happened on SR-11 (2), SR-26 (1) and SR-81 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 53522 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green County.
- Morning starts matter: 33.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-11 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 53522 at a glance
| Population | 943 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,528 |
| Median home value | $205,282 |
| 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 53522
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53522?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green County (80 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53522?
The worst month is January: 14.2% of truck crashes in Green County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53522?
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 53522 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Green County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53522?
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.