Lincoln Township, Putnam County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Putnam County and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Missouri
Putnam County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County has lower values than Missouri for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Putnam County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 20 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 98 days.
Lincoln Township, Putnam County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Putnam County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lincoln since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lincoln Township, Putnam County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 17 |
| Mo 5 | 7 |
| Mo 139 | 3 |
| Mo 149 | 3 |
| Rt U | 3 |
| Crd 143Rd Rd | 1 |
| Crd 220Th Street | 1 |
| Crd 290Th Rd | 1 |
Lincoln Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 267 |
| Land area | 48.0 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63565) | $69,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63565) | $152,519 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -70% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -6% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln Township, Putnam County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, 44 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (20 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln Township, Putnam County?
The worst month is January: 15.9% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lincoln Township, Putnam County compared with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 82.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln Township, Putnam County?
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.