ZIP 53531 (Deerfield, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53531: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dane 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dane County compares with Wisconsin
Dane County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dane County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Dane County: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,268 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dane County. They injured 1,025 people and killed 45.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
9.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53531 since 2015: I-39 (2), I-94 (2), US-12 (2), US-18 (2) and Pflaum Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 41 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53531 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dane County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Dane County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 2 |
| I-94 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-18 | 2 |
| Pflaum Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dane County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 695 |
| Ush 012 | 234 |
| Ush 018 | 92 |
| Ush 151 | 80 |
| Ush 051 | 80 |
| I-094 | 77 |
| Sth 019 | 59 |
| SR-039 | 44 |
ZIP 53531 at a glance
| Population | 4,430 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,000 |
| Median home value | $354,240 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dane 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 | 178 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 222 | +24% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 188 | -15% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 187 | -1% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 178 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 187. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53531
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53531?
2,268 truck crashes have been reported in Dane County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 1,025 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53531?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Dane County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53531?
41 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dane County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53531 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Dane County has 33.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53531?
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.