Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County and Eau Claire County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eau Claire County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 677 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eau Claire County compares with Wisconsin
Eau Claire County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eau Claire County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 74% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Eau Claire County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Eau Claire County: December 17.6% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 677 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eau Claire County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County since 2015, this page uses Eau Claire County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (17.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.2% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
25.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-II (1) and I-94 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 25.2% 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
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 Eau Claire County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-II | 1 |
| I-94 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eau Claire County) |
|---|---|
| I-094 | 356 |
| Ush 012 | 57 |
| Ush 053 | 28 |
| Sth 093 | 23 |
| Sth 312 | 12 |
| Sth 037 | 10 |
| Cth H | 9 |
| SR-094 | 8 |
Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County at a glance
| Population | 1,098 |
| Land area | 57.9 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54742) | $102,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54742) | $282,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eau Claire 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 46 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 53 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 58 | +11% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County?
677 truck crashes have been reported in Eau Claire County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County?
Truck crashes in Eau Claire County peak in December, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eau Claire County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire County compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Eau Claire County has 53.3 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln Town, Eau Claire 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.