Lincoln, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Missouri
Benton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Benton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Benton County at a glance: 2.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 10.7% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Lincoln since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015: SR-7 (1) and Sr-Bb (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Sr-Bb | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 49 |
| Mo 7 | 23 |
| Rt C | 14 |
| Mo 52 | 8 |
| Rt H | 7 |
| Mo 83 | 6 |
| Rt B | 3 |
| Rt Hh | 3 |
Lincoln at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,268 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65338) | $51,038 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65338) | $141,468 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | -41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +38% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln
How many truck crashes happen in Lincoln?
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (68 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lincoln?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in August, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lincoln compared with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln?
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.