Harris, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harris and Marquette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marquette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marquette County compares with Wisconsin
Marquette County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marquette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marquette County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marquette County sits below Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marquette County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Marquette County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 50 days in fully reported years.
Harris had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marquette County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Harris happened on CR-E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Harris fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 18.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marquette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marquette County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 33 |
| Sth 023 | 13 |
| Cth M | 3 |
| Sth 022 | 3 |
| Sth 082 | 3 |
| Cth Cx | 2 |
| Cth J | 2 |
| Cth O | 2 |
Harris at a glance
| Population | 768 |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53964) | $69,306 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53964) | $217,884 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marquette 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +48% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | -10% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harris
How common are truck crashes in Harris?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 29 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harris?
January has the most truck crashes in Marquette County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marquette County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Harris compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Marquette County has 46.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harris?
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.