ZIP 54151 (Niagara, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54151: 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Marinette County is lower 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.
The headline for 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54151 since 2015: US-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for ZIP 54151 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-8 | 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 54151 at a glance
| Population | 3,411 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,511 |
| Median home value | $135,470 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 54151
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 54151?
Marinette County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54151?
January has the most truck crashes in Marinette County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 54151?
Since 2015, Marinette County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 54151 compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marinette County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 54151?
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.