Shields Town, Marquette County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shields Town, Marquette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shields Town, Marquette County 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Marquette County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Marquette County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.7% in 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.
Shields Town, Marquette County had 0 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
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Shields 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 Shields Town, Marquette County 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.
- 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 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 |
Shields Town, Marquette County at a glance
| Population | 590 |
| Land area | 30.9 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53949) | $64,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53949) | $209,110 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shields Town, Marquette County
How many truck crashes happen in Shields Town, Marquette County?
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 Shields Town, Marquette County?
January has the most truck crashes in Marquette County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shields Town, Marquette County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Shields Town, Marquette County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Marquette County records 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shields Town, Marquette County?
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.