Niagara, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Niagara: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Niagara and Marinette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marinette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Marinette County compares with Wisconsin
Marinette County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marinette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marinette County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Marinette County has lower values than Wisconsin for injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marinette County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marinette County. They injured 87 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Niagara had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marinette County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Niagara since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Niagara fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marinette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marinette County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 141 | 52 |
| Ush 041 | 43 |
| Ush 008 | 15 |
| Sth 064 | 8 |
| Sth 180 | 8 |
| Cth | 7 |
| Cth X | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
Niagara at a glance
| Population | 1,579 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 572 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54151) | $69,511 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54151) | $135,470 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marinette 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 | 22 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | -33% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +27% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Niagara
How many truck accidents are there in Niagara?
Marinette County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Niagara?
Truck crashes in Marinette County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Niagara?
Since 2015, Marinette County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Niagara compare with Wisconsin?
Marinette County records 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Niagara?
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.