ZIP 53949 (Montello, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 53949: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marquette 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
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 runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Marquette County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 86 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marquette County since 2015: 29 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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 ZIP 53949 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 53949 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marquette County.
- With 18.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
ZIP 53949 at a glance
| Population | 6,292 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,611 |
| Median home value | $209,110 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 53949
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 53949?
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 ZIP 53949?
Truck crashes in Marquette County peak in January, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 53949?
Since 2015, Marquette County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 53949 compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 46.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marquette County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 53949?
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.