Lincoln Town, Burnett County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Town, Burnett County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Burnett County 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 |
Burnett County has lower values than Wisconsin for 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.7%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burnett County. They injured 27 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 89 days.
Lincoln Town, Burnett County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Burnett County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.1% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln Town, Burnett County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnett County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 20.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Burnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 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 |
Lincoln Town, Burnett County at a glance
| Population | 375 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Town, Burnett County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Burnett County?
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 Lincoln Town, Burnett County?
Truck crashes in Burnett County peak in September, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln Town, Burnett County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burnett County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lincoln Town, Burnett County compared with Wisconsin?
Burnett County records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln Town, Burnett County?
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.