Berlin Town, Marathon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berlin Town, Marathon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berlin Town, Marathon County and Marathon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marathon County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Marathon County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marathon County: 21.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Berlin Town, Marathon County since 2015, this page uses Marathon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.9% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 21.8% 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 Berlin since 2015: CR-WW (1), SR-107 (1), SR-29 (1) and US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Berlin Town, Marathon County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marathon County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WW | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 |
Berlin Town, Marathon County at a glance
| Population | 958 |
| Land area | 34.7 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berlin Town, Marathon County
How many truck crashes happen in Berlin Town, Marathon County?
Since 2015, 755 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marathon County (292 injured, 27 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Berlin Town, Marathon County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Marathon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Berlin Town, 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 Berlin Town, 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Berlin Town, Marathon County?
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.