Lakeside, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeside and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 157 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Wisconsin
Douglas County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Douglas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 145 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 157 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 63 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lakeside since 2015; patterns below come from Douglas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeside since 2015 were spread across roads: US-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lakeside fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 18.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 002 | 41 |
| Ush 053 | 22 |
| Sth 035 | 12 |
| E 2Nd St | 6 |
| Cth A | 5 |
| 28Th St | 3 |
| Brietzman Lake Rd | 3 |
| Cth B | 3 |
Lakeside at a glance
| Population | 686 |
| Land area | 39.8 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54864) | $91,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54864) | $241,325 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 17 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeside
How many truck accidents are there in Lakeside?
157 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 63 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lakeside?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lakeside?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Douglas County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Lakeside compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakeside?
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.