Marathon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marathon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
19 of 755 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marathon County compares with Wisconsin
Marathon County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marathon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Marathon County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marathon County: 21.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Marathon County has recorded 755 truck crashes since 2015, with 292 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Marathon County is SR-29, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-39 (4), SR-97 (3) and SR-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Marathon County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marathon County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marathon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marathon County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 6 |
| I-39 | 4 |
| SR-97 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-153 | 2 |
| Altenburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-C | 1 |
| CR-WW | 1 |
| CR-Y | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marathon County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 029 | 182 |
| I-039 | 76 |
| Ush 051 | 57 |
| Sth 097 | 20 |
| Sth 013 | 19 |
| SR-029 | 18 |
| Sth 153 | 13 |
| Cth | 12 |
Marathon County at a glance
| Population | 139,091 |
| Land area | 1,545.2 sq mi |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,552 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marathon 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 | 57 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 75 | +33% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 64 | -15% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 63 | -2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 57 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marathon County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marathon County
How many truck accidents are there in Marathon County?
Since 2015, 755 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marathon County (292 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marathon County?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Marathon County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marathon County?
Truck crashes in Marathon County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marathon County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marathon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Marathon County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marathon County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marathon County?
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.