Lohrville, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lohrville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lohrville and Waushara County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waushara County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 217 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waushara County compares with Wisconsin
Waushara County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waushara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waushara County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 16.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.3% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Waushara County has lower values than Wisconsin for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Waushara County: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Waushara County. They injured 110 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Lohrville since 2015; patterns below come from Waushara County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 44.9% in Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lohrville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for Lohrville fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waushara County.
- 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Wisconsin; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Waushara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waushara County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 021 | 51 |
| I-039 | 47 |
| Sth 073 | 16 |
| Cth V | 14 |
| Sth 049 | 10 |
| SR-021 | 8 |
| Cth P | 6 |
| Sth 022 | 5 |
Lohrville at a glance
| Population | 432 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 356 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54970) | $64,309 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54970) | $158,469 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waushara 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -22% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | +49% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lohrville
How many truck crashes happen in Lohrville?
Since 2015, 217 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Waushara County (110 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lohrville?
December has the most truck crashes in Waushara County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lohrville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Waushara County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lohrville compared with Wisconsin?
The yearly rate is 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waushara County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lohrville?
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.