ZIP 54442 (Irma, WI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 54442: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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 |
Lincoln County sits below Wisconsin 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Since 2015, 117 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 45 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 44.9% across Wisconsin.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (13.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.4% in Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 54442 happened on US-51 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 54442 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 35.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Wisconsin; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.6% of truck crashes here, more than Wisconsin; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
ZIP 54442 at a glance
| Population | 1,527 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,779 |
| Median home value | $243,160 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 54442
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 54442?
Lincoln County has had 117 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 54442?
The worst month is February: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 54442?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 54442 compare 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 ZIP 54442?
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.