Lincoln Town, Forest County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Town, Forest County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Forest County and Forest County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Forest County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forest County compares with Wisconsin
Forest County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forest 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 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 6.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 69% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Forest County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Wisconsin on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Forest County: January 27.3% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 33 crashes involving commercial trucks in Forest County since 2015: 16 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Lincoln Town, Forest County since 2015; patterns below come from Forest County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 27.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.1% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (21.2%).
35.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln happened on US-8 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln Town, Forest County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.5% 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 Forest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forest County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 008 | 7 |
| Sth 055 | 4 |
| Cth | 3 |
| Sth 070 | 3 |
| Cth G | 2 |
| Sth 032 | 2 |
| Blackwell Junction Rd | 1 |
| Cth B | 1 |
Lincoln Town, Forest County at a glance
| Population | 1,157 |
| Land area | 58.2 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54520) | $60,031 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54520) | $171,235 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forest 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -26% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 2 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +39% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Town, Forest County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln Town, Forest County?
Since 2015, 33 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forest County (16 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Forest County?
Truck crashes in Forest County peak in January, with 27.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln Town, Forest County?
Since 2015, Forest County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Lincoln Town, Forest County compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Forest County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Town, Forest 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.