ZIP 54143 (Marinette, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marinette 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
7 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marinette County compares with Wisconsin
Marinette County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marinette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marinette County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Marinette County sits below Wisconsin on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marinette County: 5.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marinette County since 2015: 87 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54143 happened on US-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54143 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marinette County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marinette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marinette County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 141 | 52 |
| Ush 041 | 43 |
| Ush 008 | 15 |
| Sth 064 | 8 |
| Sth 180 | 8 |
| Cth | 7 |
| Cth X | 3 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
ZIP 54143 at a glance
| Population | 15,119 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,491 |
| Median home value | $138,367 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marinette 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 | 22 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +8% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | -33% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +27% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54143
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 54143?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Marinette County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 87 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 54143?
Truck crashes in Marinette County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 54143?
Since 2015, Marinette County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54143 compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Marinette County has 43.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 54143?
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.