Skanawan, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Skanawan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Skanawan 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 runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 33.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Skanawan 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.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Skanawan since 2015: US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Skanawan fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Morning starts matter: 35.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 |
Skanawan at a glance
| Population | 381 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 11 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 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 Skanawan
How many truck accidents are there in Skanawan?
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 Skanawan?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in February, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Skanawan?
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 Skanawan compared 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 Skanawan?
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.