ZIP 53811 (Hazel Green, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53811: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
8 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Wisconsin
Grant County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Grant County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 5.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Grant County has recorded 304 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
12.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53811 is US-20, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Mu-Roosevelt St (1), SR-81 (1) and US-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53811 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| Mu-Roosevelt St | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 061 | 73 |
| Ush 151 | 42 |
| Ush 018 | 32 |
| Sth 080 | 17 |
| Sth 133 | 8 |
| Sth 011 | 6 |
| Sth 081 | 6 |
| Sth 129 | 6 |
ZIP 53811 at a glance
| Population | 3,093 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,769 |
| Median home value | $219,986 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 25 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 23 | -9% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 28 | +24% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53811
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53811?
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (195 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53811?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53811 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53811?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53811?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53811 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 50.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53811?
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.