ZIP 53937 (Hillpoint, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53937: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sauk 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
12 of 467 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sauk County compares with Wisconsin
Sauk County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sauk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sauk County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Sauk County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sauk County at a glance: January 13.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Sauk County has recorded 467 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
15.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53937 since 2015: CR-S (1) and SR-130 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53937 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sauk County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sauk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-S | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sauk County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 200 |
| Sth 023 | 38 |
| Ush 012 | 21 |
| Sth 033 | 18 |
| Ush 014 | 13 |
| SR-090 | 10 |
| Sth 060 | 9 |
| Sth 136 | 7 |
ZIP 53937 at a glance
| Population | 1,157 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,292 |
| Median home value | $317,204 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sauk 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 | 38 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 50 | +33% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 39 | -23% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 42 | +8% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53937
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53937?
Sauk County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53937?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in Sauk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53937?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sauk County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53937 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Sauk County has 60.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53937?
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.