ZIP 53919 (Brandon, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53919: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fond du Lac 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
18 of 539 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fond du Lac County compares with Wisconsin
Fond du Lac County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fond du Lac County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fond du Lac County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Fond du Lac County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 53919: SR-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53919: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Fond du Lac County has recorded 539 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53919 is SR-26, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-N (1), CR-Q (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53919 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-26; 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
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 Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| US-151 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fond du Lac County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 152 |
| Sth 023 | 46 |
| Sth 026 | 45 |
| Ush 151 | 35 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
| Parking Lot | 11 |
| Cth B | 9 |
| Cth | 8 |
ZIP 53919 at a glance
| Population | 2,292 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,019 |
| Median home value | $220,022 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fond du Lac 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 | 54 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +1% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | -26% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 48 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 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53919
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53919?
Since 2015, 539 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fond du Lac County (217 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 53919?
Since 2015, SR-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53919: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53919?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fond du Lac County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53919?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Fond du Lac County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53919 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fond du Lac County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53919?
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.