Lincoln Town, Wood County, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Town, Wood County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Wood County and Wood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wood County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wood County compares with Wisconsin
Wood County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wood County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 42.6 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 44.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 20.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Wood County has lower values than Wisconsin for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Wisconsin on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wood County at a glance: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Wisconsin.
Overview
Wood County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Lincoln Town, Wood County since 2015; patterns below come from Wood County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
15.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (1) and US-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Town, Wood County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wood County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; adjust start times where you can.
- With 15.6% 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
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 Wood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wood County) |
|---|---|
| Sth 013 | 45 |
| Sth 054 | 33 |
| Ush 010 | 26 |
| Sth 073 | 20 |
| Sth 080 | 15 |
| Cth A | 11 |
| Cth H | 8 |
| Sth 186 | 8 |
Lincoln Town, Wood County at a glance
| Population | 1,608 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 54449) | $67,551 |
| Median home value (ZIP 54449) | $211,647 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wood 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 28 | -21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | -16% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Town, Wood County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Wood County?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Wood County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 124 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Town, Wood County?
Truck crashes in Wood County peak in January, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lincoln Town, Wood County?
Since 2015, Wood County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lincoln Town, Wood County compared with Wisconsin?
Per 100,000 residents, Wood County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Wisconsin has 42.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln Town, Wood County?
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.