Madison County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison 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
3 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Missouri
Madison County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Madison County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Madison County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 12.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 57 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-72 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 60 |
| Mo 72 | 21 |
| Rt J | 5 |
| Rt D | 4 |
| Crd 221 | 2 |
| Cst W Main St | 2 |
| Rt A | 2 |
| Rt C | 2 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 12,852 |
| Land area | 494.4 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,582 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -52% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +35% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 9. 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madison County
ZIP codes in Madison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Madison County
How many truck crashes happen in Madison County?
Madison County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County?
September has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Madison County compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 76.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison 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.