Lincoln Township, Grundy County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Grundy County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Grundy County and Grundy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grundy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Missouri
Grundy County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Grundy County sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grundy County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 18.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grundy County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lincoln Township, Grundy County since 2015, this page uses Grundy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
11.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Lincoln happened on SR-146 (1) and US-65 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Grundy County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 11.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), 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
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 6 | 34 |
| US-65 | 20 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt F | 2 |
| Crd 95Th St | 1 |
| Crd Nw 22Nd Ave | 1 |
| Crd Nw 3Rd St | 1 |
Lincoln Township, Grundy County at a glance
| Population | 597 |
| Land area | 48.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64679) | $53,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64679) | $147,483 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 20 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -83% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 7 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Grundy County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Grundy County?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln Township, Grundy County?
Truck crashes in Grundy County peak in December, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln Township, Grundy County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Grundy County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Lincoln Township, Grundy County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Grundy County records 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Township, Grundy 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.