Moscow Mills, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moscow Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moscow Mills 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. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 200 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Moscow Mills had 36 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
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Moscow Mills is US-61, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70 (4), CR-ARCHER (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Moscow Mills fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 8 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| CR-ARCHER | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Ee | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| Summer Rain Dr | 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 |
Moscow Mills at a glance
| Population | 4,144 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,311 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63362) | $88,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63362) | $237,874 |
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 Moscow Mills
How many truck crashes happen in Moscow Mills?
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (200 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Moscow Mills?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moscow Mills: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moscow Mills?
August has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Moscow Mills?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Moscow Mills compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Moscow Mills?
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.