Stephenson, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stephenson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stephenson 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
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 sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Marinette County at a glance: 5.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Wisconsin.
Overview
Marinette County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 87 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Stephenson since 2015; patterns below come from Marinette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stephenson since 2015 were spread across roads: Caldron Falls Rd (1), Parkway Rd (1), SR-64 (1) and US-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Stephenson fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marinette County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Caldron Falls Rd | 1 |
| Parkway Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-141 | 1 |
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 |
Stephenson at a glance
| Population | 3,624 |
| Land area | 169.6 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54114) | $59,217 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54114) | $182,075 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Stephenson
How common are truck crashes in Stephenson?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marinette County (87 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephenson?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Marinette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stephenson?
Since 2015, Marinette County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stephenson compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marinette County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stephenson?
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.