Lewis, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewis and Burnett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burnett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnett County compares with Wisconsin
Burnett County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnett County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.0% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.6% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 6.7% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 68% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Burnett County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Burnett County at a glance: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.7%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Burnett County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lewis since 2015; patterns below come from Burnett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 31.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.6%).
Road surface: 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lewis since 2015: SR-48 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lewis fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnett County.
- Morning starts matter: 35.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.0% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnett County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 070 | 13 |
| Sth 035 | 6 |
| Cth D | 2 |
| Cth H | 2 |
| Park St | 2 |
| Sth 048 | 2 |
| Big Bear Lake Rd | 1 |
| Cth A | 1 |
Lewis at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54872) | $60,787 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54872) | $230,647 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnett 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -19% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewis
How many truck crashes happen in Lewis?
Burnett County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewis?
The worst month is September: 16.7% of truck crashes in Burnett County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lewis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Burnett County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How does Lewis compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Burnett County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lewis?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.