Macon, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Macon 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 |
Macon County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Macon County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Only 47 truck crashes were reported in Macon since 2015; patterns below come from Macon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-63 (3).
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 Macon fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 4 |
| US-63 | 3 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 5,509 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 909 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63552) | $65,210 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63552) | $163,161 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Macon
How many truck crashes happen in Macon?
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 Macon?
US-36 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Macon since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon?
November has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Macon?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Macon compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 164.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Macon?
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.