Marquette, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marquette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marquette 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 0 truck crashes reported in Marquette since 2015, this page uses Green Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marquette since 2015: CR-E (1), CR-N (1), SR-23 (1), SR-44 (1) and SR-73 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Marquette fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Lake County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Green Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 |
Marquette at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53947) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53947) | $212,488 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marquette
How many truck accidents are there in Marquette?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Green Lake County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marquette?
The worst month is May: 16.7% of truck crashes in Green Lake County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marquette?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Green Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does Marquette compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Green Lake County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route 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.