ZIP 53574 (New Glarus, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53574: 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Green County has recorded 148 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 55.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53574 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-PB (2).
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 53574 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-69 | 6 |
| CR-PB | 2 |
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 53574 at a glance
| Population | 4,033 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,508 |
| Median home value | $331,563 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53574
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53574?
Green County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53574?
SR-69 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53574 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53574?
January has the most truck crashes in Green County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53574?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Green County since 2015, 6.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53574 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Green County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53574?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.