Springfield Town, Marquette County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Town, Marquette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield 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 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marquette County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
Springfield Town, Marquette County had 10 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
18.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-21 (2) and CR-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Springfield Town, Marquette County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.8% 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 Marquette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 2 |
| 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 |
Springfield Town, Marquette County at a glance
| Population | 827 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 24 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 Springfield Town, Marquette County
How many truck crashes happen in Springfield Town, Marquette County?
86 truck crashes have been reported in Marquette County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 29 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Springfield Town, Marquette County?
Truck crashes in Marquette County peak in January, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springfield Town, Marquette County?
Since 2015, Marquette County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Springfield Town, Marquette County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marquette County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springfield Town, Marquette County?
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.