Macks Creek, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macks Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Macks Creek and Camden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 286 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camden County compares with Missouri
Camden County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camden County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 36% 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 | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Camden County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Camden County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.2%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Camden County has recorded 286 truck crashes since 2015, with 128 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Macks Creek since 2015, this page uses Camden County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 29.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Macks Creek since 2015: US-54 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Macks Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Camden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camden County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 98 |
| Mo 5 | 44 |
| Mo 7 | 25 |
| Crd Horseshoe Bend Pkwy | 9 |
| Rt A | 9 |
| Rt Mm | 7 |
| Rt Tt | 5 |
| Cst East Osage Beach Pkwy | 5 |
Macks Creek at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65786) | $61,136 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65786) | $172,335 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camden 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -15% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | -24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +38% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Macks Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Macks Creek?
Camden County has had 286 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 128 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Macks Creek?
The worst month is August: 12.6% of truck crashes in Camden County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Macks Creek?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Camden County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Macks Creek compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Camden County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Macks Creek?
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.