Troy, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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 |
Lincoln County has lower values than Missouri for 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).
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 419 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 62 truck crashes were reported in Troy since 2015; patterns below come from Lincoln County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-47 (1), Sr-C (1) and Sr-Ee (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Troy 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr-C | 1 |
| Sr-Ee | 1 |
| Sr-Mm | 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 |
Troy at a glance
| Population | 14,963 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,938 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63379) | $91,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63379) | $256,926 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy
How common are truck crashes in Troy?
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (200 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Troy?
US-61 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy?
August has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troy?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Troy 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 Troy?
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.