ZIP 53553 (Linden, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53553: 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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Iowa County: 7.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Iowa County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53553 happened on CR-G (1), US-151 (1) and US-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53553 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Iowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-G | 1 |
| US-151 | 1 |
| US-18 | 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 53553 at a glance
| Population | 621 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,375 |
| Median home value | $170,310 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53553
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53553?
Iowa County has had 193 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53553?
The worst month is August: 14.5% of truck crashes in Iowa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53553?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Iowa County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53553 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Iowa County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53553?
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.