Winfield, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winfield 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 sits below Missouri 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 419 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Winfield 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%.
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.
4.9% 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 Winfield happened on SR-47 (1), Sr-C (1), Sr-Ee (1) and Sr-Mm (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Winfield fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Winfield at a glance
| Population | 1,637 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63389) | $98,393 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63389) | $234,289 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winfield
How many truck crashes happen in Winfield?
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (200 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Winfield?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Winfield?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Winfield 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Winfield?
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.