Excello, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Excello: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Excello 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Macon County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 100 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Excello since 2015, this page uses Macon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 47.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Excello is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-63 (2).
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 Excello fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| 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 |
Excello at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65247) | $72,526 |
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 Excello
How many truck accidents are there in Excello?
Since 2015, 294 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (100 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Excello?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Excello since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Excello?
November has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Excello?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Excello 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 Excello?
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.