COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Lincoln County: higher-rate fatality band
Lincoln County (WI) is in the higher per-capita third: 31.7/100k (#342 of 2,328). Data period: 2016-2023.
- 44
- Total Fatalities (2016-2023)
- 9
- Latest Year Deaths
- Near average count
- 31.7
- Per 100k Residents
- Well above average
- Increasing
- Trend
Higher per-capita fatality band
Lincoln County ranks #342 of 2,328 by deaths per 100,000 residents (31.7/100k) - top-third rate among rated U.S. counties.
Lincoln County in the higher-rate third
According to NHTSA FARS, Lincoln County sits in the higher-rate third at 31.7 per 100k (#342 of 2,328), #6 of 67 in WI.
- #342 of 2,328
- higher-rate third
- #1,552 of 3,137
- by total FARS fatalities
- #6 of 67
- in WI by rate
- Increasing
- fatality trend
NHTSA FARS milepost
Milepost LINCOLN-69 · Lincoln 31.7/100k · #342 of 2,328
Lincoln County · 31.7/100k · increasing
- POST 31.7/100k
- BAND #342 of 2,328
- VOL 44 book
- AVG Increasing
- YOY 42 crash
- RATE +131.0% vs WI
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How does Lincoln County compare?
2023 road deaths per 100,000 residents. Choose any comparison from the menu.
Lincoln County is 2.3× deadlier than the comparison
2023 road deaths from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System over population from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2023). Rates shown for counties with 10,000+ residents and a 2023 FARS record.
Among the 15 rated counties in Wisconsin, Lincoln County ranks 6 for per-capita risk, above the state's own per-capita average of 13.7 per 100,000 -- nationally, this rate leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure. The gap between Lincoln County's rate and the state average is 18.0 per 100,000. Its closest per-capita peer statewide is Waushara County, at 32.1 per 100,000 (a difference of 0.4). Its peer counties, highest to lowest per 100,000 residents: Adams County (37.3), Lafayette County (35.4), Polk County (35.0), Sawyer County (32.3), Waushara County (32.1), Burnett County (29.3), Iowa County (29.2), Richland County (23.3), Buffalo County (22.4), Rusk County (21.2), Jackson County (19.2), Fond Du Lac County (19.2), Green County (18.9), Oneida County (18.3).
Lincoln County's rate vs. every rated U.S. county
Deaths per 100,000 residents -- counties with 10,000+ people, NHTSA FARS over Census population
32 Higher than most a lower per-capita rate than 15% of 2,328 rated counties
rated U.S. counties, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more rated counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NHTSA FARS over U.S. Census Bureau population estimates · 2026-09-03
More road safety data related to Lincoln County
Contextual links from this profile to rankings, tools, research, and peer geographies on PlainRoadSafety.
- Lincoln County vs other counties by ratePer-100k fatality comparison
- Wisconsin statewide fatality dataAll counties in this state
- Deadliest states for drivingContext for WI
- State fatality changesYear-over-year state trends
- Browse all U.S. countiesAlphabetical county index
- All state profiles51 state dashboards
- State vs U.S. safety comparisonRoute-level lookup tool
- National statistics downloadFARS CSV + findings
- How to read FARS fatality dataMethodology primer
- Per-mile vs per-capita road riskRate denominator explained
- Counties starting with LLetter index including WI counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?
Lincoln County recorded 44 total traffic fatalities across 42 reported crashes over the data period (2016-2023). The most recent year saw 9 fatalities. The county averages approximately 4.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Lincoln County?
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Lincoln County in the current FARS release. Statewide data for Wisconsin may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Lincoln County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Lincoln County is increasing. This indicates that traffic fatalities have risen over the data period, warranting attention to road safety initiatives.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a fatality rate of 31.7 per 100,000 residents, which leaves it more dangerous than most U.S. counties by that per-capita measure among the 3,137 U.S. counties in this dataset.
Where does Lincoln County rank for road fatality rate?
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Lincoln County ranks #342 of 2,328 U.S. counties by road-fatality rate per 100,000 residents (highest first) and #6 of 67 rated counties in WI, the same sort used on the deadliest-states and county rate listings. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How does Lincoln County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Lincoln County's per-capita rate of 31.7 per 100,000 residents is above the Wisconsin county average of 13.7. Visit the Wisconsin state page for the full county-by-county breakdown.
Where does the road fatality data for Lincoln County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2016-2023 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.