Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eau Pleine 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 |
Marathon County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
The headline for Marathon County: 21.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 755 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marathon County since 2015: 292 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County since 2015; patterns below come from Marathon County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-97 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-13 (1) and SR-153 (1).
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 Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Marathon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-97 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 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 |
Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County at a glance
| Population | 769 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54484) | $72,047 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54484) | $228,873 |
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. 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 Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County
How many truck crashes happen in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County?
Marathon County has had 755 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County?
SR-97 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eau Pleine since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County?
Truck crashes in Marathon County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Marathon County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Eau Pleine Town, Marathon County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Marathon County has 46.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eau Pleine 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.