Lincoln Township, Neosho County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Neosho County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Neosho County and Neosho County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Neosho County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Neosho County compares with Kansas
Neosho County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Neosho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Neosho County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.1 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.6% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Neosho County sits below Kansas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Neosho County at a glance: September 13.8% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Neosho County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
Lincoln Township, Neosho County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Neosho County numbers.
81% of truck crash reports in Neosho County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
5.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
US-400 leads within 10 miles of Lincoln with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Queens Rd (1), SR-47 (1) and US-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Neosho County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Neosho County.
- Check whether your routes use US-400, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Neosho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-400 | 3 |
| Queens Rd | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Neosho County) |
|---|---|
| 50Th | 2 |
| 80Th | 2 |
| Brown | 2 |
| Cherry | 2 |
| 10Th | 1 |
| 130Th | 1 |
| 140Th | 1 |
| 160Th | 1 |
Lincoln Township, Neosho County at a glance
| Population | 248 |
| Land area | 47.5 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66771) | $70,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66771) | $110,414 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Neosho 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +30% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Neosho County
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Neosho County?
130 truck crashes have been reported in Neosho County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 49 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lincoln Township, Neosho County?
NHTSA data shows US-400 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Neosho County?
Truck crashes in Neosho County peak in September, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln Township, Neosho County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Neosho County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Neosho County compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Neosho County has 73.1 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Township, Neosho County?
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.