Marquand, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marquand: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marquand and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
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 sits below Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Missouri on 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
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 57 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
Marquand had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
7.4% 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 Marquand since 2015: SR-72 (1) and Sr-Jj (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Marquand fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 1 |
| Sr-Jj | 1 |
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 |
Marquand at a glance
| Population | 190 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 798 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63655) | $61,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63655) | $173,995 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marquand
How many truck crashes happen in Marquand?
Since 2015, 116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (57 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marquand?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marquand?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Marquand compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 76.4 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marquand?
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.