Lincoln Town, Bayfield County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Town, Bayfield County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Bayfield County and Bayfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bayfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 58 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bayfield County compares with Wisconsin
Bayfield County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bayfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Wisconsin, Bayfield County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Bayfield County at a glance: 33.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Police reported 58 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bayfield County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
Lincoln Town, Bayfield County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bayfield County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.8% of truck crashes.
33.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln happened on US-63 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.7% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Town, Bayfield County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Bayfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bayfield County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 14 |
| Sth 013 | 6 |
| SR-002 | 5 |
| Ush 063 | 4 |
| Sth 027 | 3 |
| Cth | 2 |
| Cth B | 2 |
| Federal Forest 236 Rd | 2 |
Lincoln Town, Bayfield County at a glance
| Population | 262 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54856) | $76,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54856) | $193,911 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bayfield 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -31% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -2% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 4 | -34% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Town, Bayfield County
How many truck accidents are there in Lincoln Town, Bayfield County?
58 truck crashes have been reported in Bayfield County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Town, Bayfield County?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Bayfield County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln Town, Bayfield County?
Since 2015, Bayfield County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Lincoln Town, Bayfield County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bayfield County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Town, Bayfield County?
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.