Birch, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Birch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Birch and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Wisconsin
Lincoln County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.5% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.2% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Wisconsin on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lincoln County at a glance: 33.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
Birch had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Birch since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Birch fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 35.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 33.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 051 | 26 |
| Ush 008 | 15 |
| Sth 017 | 8 |
| Sth 064 | 7 |
| Sth 107 | 6 |
| Cth K | 5 |
| Sth 086 | 4 |
| Cth | 3 |
Birch at a glance
| Population | 571 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54442) | $64,779 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54442) | $243,160 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -37% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 12 | +71% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Birch
How many truck crashes happen in Birch?
Lincoln County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Birch?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Birch?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Birch compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Birch?
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.