Lincoln Town, Vilas County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Town, Vilas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Vilas County and Vilas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Vilas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Vilas County compares with Wisconsin
Vilas County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vilas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 10.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Compared with Wisconsin, Vilas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Vilas County at a glance: 31.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Overview
Vilas County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 58 days in fully reported years.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Lincoln Town, Vilas County since 2015; patterns below come from Vilas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Wisconsin: 13.4%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Town, Vilas County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vilas County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Wisconsin.
- With 31.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Wisconsin), plan winter equipment 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 Vilas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vilas County) |
|---|---|
| Ush 045 | 10 |
| Ush 051 | 10 |
| Sth 070 | 9 |
| Sth 017 | 5 |
| Cth | 3 |
| Cth M | 3 |
| Sth 047 | 3 |
| Cth K | 2 |
Lincoln Town, Vilas County at a glance
| Population | 2,763 |
| Land area | 31.4 sq mi |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54521) | $74,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54521) | $304,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vilas 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | +17% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -25% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Town, Vilas County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln Town, Vilas County?
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vilas County (27 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Town, Vilas County?
The worst month is February: 16.2% of truck crashes in Vilas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Town, Vilas County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Vilas County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Vilas County compare with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vilas County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lincoln Town, Vilas County?
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.