Mendon, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mendon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mendon and Chariton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chariton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 86 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chariton County compares with Missouri
Chariton County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chariton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chariton County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.6 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 3.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 76% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 36% below the state |
| After dark | 16.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Chariton County sits below Missouri on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Chariton County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Missouri: 2.7).
Overview
Chariton County has recorded 86 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 52 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mendon since 2015, this page uses Chariton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 26.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mendon since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Mendon fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chariton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PORCHE Prairie Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chariton County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 31 |
| Mo 5 | 13 |
| Mo 11 | 9 |
| Rt C | 4 |
| Cst Grand Ave | 2 |
| Mo 129 | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt M | 2 |
Mendon at a glance
| Population | 164 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 916 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64660) | $80,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64660) | $225,930 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Chariton 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +42% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 7 | +45% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mendon
How common are truck crashes in Mendon?
Chariton County has had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mendon?
Truck crashes in Chariton County peak in September, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mendon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chariton County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Mendon compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Chariton County has 94.6 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mendon?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.