Whiteside, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whiteside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whiteside 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).
What stands out in 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Whiteside since 2015; patterns below come from Lincoln County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-61 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Whiteside fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Look at alternatives to US-61 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 4 |
| Sr-B | 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 |
Whiteside at a glance
| Population | 62 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63387) | $104,375 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whiteside
How common are truck crashes in Whiteside?
Lincoln County has had 419 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Whiteside?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whiteside since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whiteside?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whiteside?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Whiteside compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 54.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whiteside?
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.