ZIP 53940 (Lake Delton, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53940: 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 sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sauk County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 467 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sauk County. They injured 200 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53940 is I-90, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-H (2), SR-23 (2) and CR-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53940 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 15.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| CR-H | 2 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-COON Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 53940 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 53940
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 53940?
467 truck crashes have been reported in Sauk County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 200 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53940?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53940: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53940?
Truck crashes in Sauk County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53940?
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 53940 compared with Wisconsin?
Sauk County records 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53940?
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.