New Lisbon, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Lisbon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Lisbon and Juneau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Juneau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 643 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juneau County compares with Wisconsin
Juneau County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juneau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juneau County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.3 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Juneau County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Juneau County: 1 in 123 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.7% for Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 643 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Juneau County. They injured 355 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 17 truck crashes were reported in New Lisbon since 2015; patterns below come from Juneau County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of New Lisbon is I-90, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-80 (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for New Lisbon fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.9% 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 Juneau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juneau County) |
|---|---|
| I-090 | 411 |
| SR-090 | 23 |
| Sth 082 | 23 |
| Sth 080 | 16 |
| Ush 012 | 14 |
| Sth 058 | 13 |
| Sth 021 | 12 |
| Parking Lot | 9 |
New Lisbon at a glance
| Population | 2,586 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 910 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53950) | $72,768 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53950) | $194,469 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juneau 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 | 32 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | +9% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 52 | +9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Lisbon
How many truck crashes happen in New Lisbon?
Juneau County has had 643 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 355 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New Lisbon?
I-90 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of New Lisbon since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Lisbon?
The worst month is February: 12.0% of truck crashes in Juneau County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Lisbon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Juneau County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in New Lisbon compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 212.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Juneau County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Lisbon?
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.