ZIP 53959 (Reedsburg, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53959: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Sauk County is lower on injuries per crash. It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sauk County: January 13.9% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 467 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sauk County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
CR-H leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53959 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-COON Bluff Rd (1), SR-136 (1) and SR-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53959 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use CR-H, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.4% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sauk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-H | 2 |
| CR-COON Bluff Rd | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 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 53959 at a glance
| Population | 14,451 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,924 |
| Median home value | $257,800 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53959
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53959?
Sauk County has had 467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53959?
CR-H had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53959 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53959?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in Sauk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53959?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sauk County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53959 compare with Wisconsin?
Sauk County records 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53959?
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.