Halsey, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Halsey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Halsey 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Halsey had 3 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%.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Halsey since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-107 (1) and SR-29 (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 Halsey 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-107 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Halsey at a glance
| Population | 658 |
| Land area | 33.1 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54411) | $77,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54411) | $212,706 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Halsey
How common are truck crashes in Halsey?
Marathon County has had 755 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 292 people and killing 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Halsey?
January has the most truck crashes in Marathon County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Halsey?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marathon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Halsey compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Marathon County has 46.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Halsey?
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.