ZIP 53576 (Orfordville, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53576: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rock 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
13 of 1,235 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rock County compares with Wisconsin
Rock County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rock County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.5 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Rock County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Rock County at a glance: January worst month: 16.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 1,235 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rock County since 2015: 702 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
16.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-81 (3), CR-B (1) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53576 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-11 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 16.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-81 | 3 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rock County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 549 |
| I-043 | 53 |
| Ush 014 | 46 |
| Sth 011 | 39 |
| SR-039 | 36 |
| Sth 081 | 35 |
| Ush 051 | 23 |
| Sth 059 | 20 |
ZIP 53576 at a glance
| Population | 2,131 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $220,298 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rock 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 | 82 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 111 | +35% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 99 | -11% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 103 | +5% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53576
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53576?
Since 2015, 1,235 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rock County (702 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53576?
SR-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53576 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53576?
January has the most truck crashes in Rock County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53576?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rock County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53576 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rock County has 64.5 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53576?
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.