Frankfort Town, Marathon County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frankfort Town, Marathon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frankfort 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% 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Frankfort Town, Marathon County had 17 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marathon County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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%).
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-29 leads within 10 miles of Frankfort with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-97 (2) and SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Frankfort Town, Marathon County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| 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 |
Frankfort Town, Marathon County at a glance
| Population | 638 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54426) | $78,942 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54426) | $212,567 |
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 Frankfort Town, Marathon County
How many truck accidents are there in Frankfort Town, Marathon County?
Marathon County has had 755 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Frankfort Town, Marathon County?
SR-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Frankfort since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Frankfort Town, Marathon County?
Truck crashes in Marathon County peak in January, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Frankfort Town, Marathon County?
Since 2015, Marathon County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Frankfort Town, Marathon County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Marathon County records 46.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frankfort 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.