Bradley, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bradley 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lincoln County at a glance: 33.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Police reported 117 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Bradley since 2015; patterns below come from Lincoln County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.7% of truck crashes.
33.6% 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 Bradley happened on US-8 (2) and US-51 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 2.7% in Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Bradley fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 33.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 2 |
| 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 |
Bradley at a glance
| Population | 2,420 |
| Land area | 54.6 sq mi |
| Density | 44 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bradley
How many truck accidents are there in Bradley?
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 Bradley?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bradley?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bradley compare with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bradley?
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.