ZIP 53911 (Arlington, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53911: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
4 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Wisconsin
Columbia County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Columbia County sits below Wisconsin on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Columbia County: 1 in 172 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 366 people and killed 49.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 47.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
15.1% 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 53911 is I-39, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-60 (2), CR-CS (1) and CR-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53911 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.1% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-CS | 1 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| Mill St E | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 280 |
| I-090 | 89 |
| Sth 033 | 49 |
| Sth 016 | 28 |
| Ush 051 | 22 |
| Sth 060 | 19 |
| Ush 151 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 15 |
ZIP 53911 at a glance
| Population | 1,450 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,625 |
| Median home value | $296,023 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 55 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 52 | -5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +35% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53911
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53911?
Columbia County has had 735 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 366 people and killing 49.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53911?
I-39 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53911 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53911?
February has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53911?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53911 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 108.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53911?
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.