Lowville, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lowville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lowville and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Wisconsin
Columbia County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Columbia County has lower values than Wisconsin for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Columbia County: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 366 people were injured and 49 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Lowville had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Columbia County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.8% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lowville is I-39, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-16 (2), SR-60 (2) and CR-V (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Lowville fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-39, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 15.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-39 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| CR-V | 1 |
| Mill St E | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-039 | 280 |
| I-090 | 89 |
| Sth 033 | 49 |
| Sth 016 | 28 |
| Ush 051 | 22 |
| Sth 060 | 19 |
| Ush 151 | 16 |
| Parking Lot | 15 |
Lowville at a glance
| Population | 1,016 |
| Land area | 34.8 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53955) | $101,134 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53955) | $331,199 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 42 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 55 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 52 | -5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +35% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lowville
How common are truck crashes in Lowville?
735 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 366 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lowville?
NHTSA data shows I-39 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lowville since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowville?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lowville?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lowville compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 108.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lowville?
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.