Callao, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Callao: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Callao and Macon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Macon County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Macon County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Macon County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.2% in 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.
Callao had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Macon County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
9.5% 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 Callao since 2015: US-36 (2) and US-63 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Callao fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| US-63 | 2 |
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 |
Callao at a glance
| Population | 246 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 476 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63534) | $42,392 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63534) | $116,313 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Callao
How many truck crashes happen in Callao?
Macon County has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Callao?
November has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Callao?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Callao compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 164.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Callao?
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.