ZIP 53965 (Wisconsin Dells, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53965: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
5 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Wisconsin
Adams County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 13.9% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Adams County sits below Wisconsin on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Adams County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 67 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 53965 is I-90, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-23 (2), CR-B (1) and CR-COON Bluff Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53965 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| CR-B | 1 |
| CR-COON Bluff Rd | 1 |
| CR-G | 1 |
| CR-H | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 21 |
| Sth 013 | 16 |
| Cth G | 12 |
| Sth 082 | 10 |
| Cth C | 6 |
| Cth Z | 4 |
| SR-013 | 4 |
| Cth B | 3 |
ZIP 53965 at a glance
| Population | 10,818 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,667 |
| Median home value | $224,641 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +4% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | -17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +14% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53965
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53965?
Since 2015, 126 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (67 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53965?
I-90 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53965 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 53965?
September has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53965?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 53965 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 51.9 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 53965?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.