Rock Falls Town, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Falls Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Falls 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 |
Compared with Wisconsin, Lincoln County is lower 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.
The headline for Lincoln County: 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.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Rock Falls Town since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rock Falls since 2015: US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Rock Falls Town fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.5% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- 33.6% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Rock Falls Town at a glance
| Population | 625 |
| Land area | 47.7 sq mi |
| Density | 13 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rock Falls Town
How common are truck crashes in Rock Falls Town?
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (45 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rock Falls Town?
February has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rock Falls Town?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Rock Falls Town compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 34.2 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rock Falls Town?
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.