King Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in King Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in King Town 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 has lower values than Wisconsin for 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.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 33.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 45 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in King Town since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Within this area, US-8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for King Town fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 35.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 33.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-8 | 5 |
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 |
King Town at a glance
| Population | 966 |
| Land area | 33.4 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about King Town
How many truck accidents are there in King Town?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in King Town?
Since 2015, US-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of King: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in King Town?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in King Town?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in King Town compare with Wisconsin?
Lincoln County records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 42.6 across Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in King Town?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.