Hawk Point, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hawk Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hawk Point and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 419 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Missouri
Lincoln County against Missouri 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 | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Lincoln County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lincoln County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.6%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 419 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Hawk Point had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hawk Point happened on US-61 (3) and Sr-E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Hawk Point fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-61 | 3 |
| Sr-E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 170 |
| Mo 47 | 75 |
| Rt C | 23 |
| Rt U | 16 |
| Mo 79 | 13 |
| Rt J | 8 |
| Rt Kk | 6 |
| Crd Elm Tree Rd | 5 |
Hawk Point at a glance
| Population | 761 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,834 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63349) | $80,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63349) | $253,099 |
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 | 23 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | -12% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +35% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +18% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hawk Point
How common are truck crashes in Hawk Point?
Lincoln County has had 419 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawk Point?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hawk Point?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hawk Point compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hawk Point?
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.