Noel, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noel and McDonald County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonald County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
McDonald County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Noel: SR-72 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Noel since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McDonald County. They injured 133 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Noel since 2015, this page uses McDonald County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Noel is SR-72, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-71 (2), I-49 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Noel fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-72, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
Noel at a glance
| Population | 2,190 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64854) | $44,490 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64854) | $140,767 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Noel
How many truck crashes happen in Noel?
McDonald County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Noel?
SR-72 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Noel since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Noel?
Truck crashes in McDonald County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Noel?
Since 2015, McDonald County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Noel compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
McDonald County records 135.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Noel?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.