ZIP 53939 (Kingston, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53939: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Green Lake 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
3 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green Lake County compares with Wisconsin
Green Lake County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green Lake County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Green Lake County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Green Lake County: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 66 crashes involving commercial trucks in Green Lake County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (16.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53939 happened on SR-73 (2), CR-E (1) and SR-44 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53939 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Green Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| CR-E | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 073 | 12 |
| Sth 023 | 11 |
| Cth A | 6 |
| Cth Aw | 4 |
| Sth 044 | 3 |
| Cth F | 2 |
| Berlin Rd | 1 |
| Brave Rd | 1 |
ZIP 53939 at a glance
| Population | 251 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,833 |
| Median home value | $146,648 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green Lake 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53939
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53939?
Green Lake County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53939?
May has the most truck crashes in Green Lake County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53939?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Green Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53939 compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Green Lake County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53939?
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.