Macon County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Missouri
Macon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Macon County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Macon County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 294 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macon County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Macon County is US-63, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-36 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Macon County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-63; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.5% 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Macon County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 5 |
| US-36 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 130 |
| US-63 | 72 |
| Mo 156 | 13 |
| Rt C | 9 |
| Mo 3 | 9 |
| Bu 36 | 6 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| Rt M | 3 |
Macon County at a glance
| Population | 15,177 |
| Land area | 801.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,657 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +48% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Macon County
ZIP codes in Macon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Macon County
How many truck crashes happen in Macon County?
Macon County has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Macon County?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Macon County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Macon County?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in November, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Macon County?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Macon County compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 164.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Macon County?
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.