Cassel, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cassel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cassel 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 |
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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 755 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marathon County. They injured 292 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Cassel since 2015, this page uses Marathon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cassel since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-29 (2) and SR-97 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Cassel fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marathon County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
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 |
Cassel at a glance
| Population | 950 |
| Land area | 32.9 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54448) | $94,432 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54448) | $247,501 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cassel
How many truck accidents are there in Cassel?
Marathon County has had 755 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 27.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cassel?
Truck crashes in Marathon County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cassel?
Since 2015, Marathon County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Cassel compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Marathon County records 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cassel?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.