ZIP 53533 (Dodgeville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53533: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Iowa 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
3 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Iowa County compares with Wisconsin
Iowa County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Iowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Iowa County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Iowa County has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Iowa County: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Iowa County. They injured 90 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (12.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53533 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-18 (2) and US-151 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53533 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Iowa County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Iowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-18 | 2 |
| US-151 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Iowa County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 018 | 53 |
| Ush 151 | 33 |
| Sth 023 | 17 |
| Sth 080 | 13 |
| Ush 014 | 9 |
| SR-018 | 7 |
| Sth 039 | 5 |
| Cth | 3 |
ZIP 53533 at a glance
| Population | 7,283 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,849 |
| Median home value | $265,723 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Iowa 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | -7% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 19 | +40% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53533
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53533?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Iowa County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53533?
Truck crashes in Iowa County peak in August, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53533?
Since 2015, Iowa County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53533 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Iowa County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53533?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.