ZIP 53916 (Beaver Dam, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53916: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dodge 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
14 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dodge County compares with Wisconsin
Dodge County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dodge County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dodge County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dodge County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Dodge County at a glance: 6.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Dodge County has recorded 557 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-151 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-A (3), SR-33 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53916 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodge County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-151; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Dodge County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 4 |
| CR-A | 3 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dodge County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 151 | 80 |
| Sth 033 | 45 |
| Cth A | 40 |
| I-041 | 40 |
| Cth | 37 |
| Sth 016 | 26 |
| Sth 026 | 21 |
| Sth 028 | 15 |
ZIP 53916 at a glance
| Population | 22,808 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,188 |
| Median home value | $219,915 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dodge 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 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 56 | +35% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 44 | -23% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 50 | +15% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53916
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53916?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dodge County (270 injured, 37 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53916?
Since 2015, US-151 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53916: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 53916?
Truck crashes in Dodge County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53916?
Since 2015, Dodge County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53916 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Dodge County records 52.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53916?
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.