ZIP 53946 (Markesan, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53946: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Green Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Green Lake County compares with Wisconsin
Green Lake County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Green Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Green Lake County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 13.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Green Lake County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Green Lake County at a glance: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Wisconsin: 3.4).
Overview
Green Lake County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 32.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
SR-73 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 53946 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-A (1), CR-E (1) and CR-N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 53946 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Green Lake County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-73, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Green Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 2 |
| CR-A | 1 |
| CR-E | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| CR-Q | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Green Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 073 | 12 |
| Sth 023 | 11 |
| Cth A | 6 |
| Cth Aw | 4 |
| Sth 044 | 3 |
| Cth F | 2 |
| Berlin Rd | 1 |
| Brave Rd | 1 |
ZIP 53946 at a glance
| Population | 4,333 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,450 |
| Median home value | $252,755 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Green Lake 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -29% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53946
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53946?
Since 2015, 66 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Green Lake County (33 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 53946?
NHTSA data shows SR-73 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 53946 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53946?
Truck crashes in Green Lake County peak in May, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53946?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Green Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53946 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Green Lake County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53946?
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.