Markesan, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Markesan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Markesan and Green Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Green Lake County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green Lake County compares with Wisconsin
Green Lake County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green Lake County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Green Lake County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Green Lake County at a glance: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 66 crashes involving commercial trucks in Green Lake County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Markesan since 2015, this page uses Green Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 16.7% 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 Markesan is SR-73, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-A (1), CR-E (1) and CR-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Markesan fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Lake County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-73 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Green Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-E | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 073 | 12 |
| Sth 023 | 11 |
| Cth A | 6 |
| Cth Aw | 4 |
| Sth 044 | 3 |
| Cth F | 2 |
| Berlin Rd | 1 |
| Brave Rd | 1 |
Markesan at a glance
| Population | 1,385 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53946) | $72,450 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53946) | $252,755 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green Lake 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Markesan
How common are truck crashes in Markesan?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Green Lake County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Markesan?
SR-73 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Markesan since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Markesan?
The worst month is May: 16.7% of truck crashes in Green Lake County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Markesan?
Since 2015, Green Lake County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Markesan compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Green Lake County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Markesan?
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.