ZIP 53947 (Marquette, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53947: 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 |
Green Lake County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
The headline for Green Lake County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Green Lake County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 66 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 53947 since 2015: CR-E (1), CR-N (1), SR-23 (1), SR-44 (1) and SR-73 (1). No single road stands out.
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 53947 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.8% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Green Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E | 1 |
| CR-N | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 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 53947 at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $212,488 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 53947
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 53947?
Green Lake County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 33 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 53947?
May has the most truck crashes in Green Lake County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 53947?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Green Lake County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 53947 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 53947?
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.