ZIP 53716 (Madison, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53716: 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.
The headline for ZIP 53716: I-39 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53716 since 2015.
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
The worst month is January with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53716 is I-39, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-12 (2), Mineral Point Rd (1) and Pflaum Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
41 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53716 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Dane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 6 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| Mineral Point Rd | 1 |
| Pflaum Rd | 1 |
| US-14 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 53716 at a glance
| Population | 18,596 |
| Density | 1,133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,716 |
| Median home value | $356,827 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 178 a year in the 1990s and 187 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53716
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53716?
Dane County has had 2,268 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,025 people and killing 45.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53716?
I-39 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53716 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53716?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Dane County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53716?
41 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dane County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53716 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dane County has 33.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53716?
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.