ZIP 53963 (Waupun, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53963: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Fond du Lac County is lower 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.
What stands out in ZIP 53963: US-151 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53963: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 539 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fond du Lac County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in 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
US-151 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53963 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-A (1), CR-Q (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53963 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-151, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Fond du Lac County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-151 | 3 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 53963 at a glance
| Population | 13,952 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,631 |
| Median home value | $208,559 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 53963
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53963?
Fond du Lac County has had 539 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 53963?
NHTSA data shows US-151 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53963 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53963?
The worst month is September: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fond du Lac County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 53963?
Since 2015, Fond du Lac County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 53963 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Fond du Lac County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 53963?
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.