Marquette, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marquette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marquette and Marquette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marquette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marquette County compares with Michigan
Marquette County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marquette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 52.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 36.1% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 44.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Marquette County sits below Michigan on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Marquette County: 36.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 17.7% across Michigan.
Overview
Police reported 233 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marquette County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 72 truck crashes reported in Marquette since 2015, this page uses Marquette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 36.1% of truck crashes, compared with 17.7% in Michigan.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Marquette happened on CR-550 (1) and US-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.2% in Michigan.
Route planning tips for Marquette fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marquette County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 36.1% of truck crashes here, more than Michigan; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marquette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-550 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marquette County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 97 |
| Front | 5 |
| Mcclellan | 5 |
| Big Bay | 4 |
| Wright | 4 |
| Teal Lake | 3 |
| County Road 581 | 3 |
| 7Th | 2 |
Marquette at a glance
| Population | 21,845 |
| Land area | 11.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,941 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 49855) | $62,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 49855) | $263,357 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marquette 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 | 18 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +39% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marquette
How many truck crashes happen in Marquette?
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marquette County (74 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marquette?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Marquette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marquette?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marquette compare with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 28.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marquette County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marquette?
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.