Madison Township, Mercer County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Mercer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Mercer County and Mercer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mercer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mercer County compares with Missouri
Mercer County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mercer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mercer County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Mercer County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mercer County: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.7 across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mercer County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 106 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Madison Township, Mercer County since 2015; patterns below come from Mercer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (17.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madison since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-E 312 Ln (1) and Sr-B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Mercer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Mercer County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.2% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mercer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-E 312 Ln | 1 |
| Sr-B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mercer County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 14 |
| US-136 | 13 |
| Rt K | 3 |
| Crd Bugle Ave. | 1 |
| Crd Essex Pl | 1 |
| Cst N Steward St | 1 |
| Rt M | 1 |
Madison Township, Mercer County at a glance
| Population | 245 |
| Land area | 41.4 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64673) | $61,364 |
| Median home value (ZIP 64673) | $104,465 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mercer 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 | 8 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -60% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -12% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +17% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Mercer County
How common are truck crashes in Madison Township, Mercer County?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Mercer County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 17 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison Township, Mercer County?
Truck crashes in Mercer County peak in September, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison Township, Mercer County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Mercer County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Mercer County compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Mercer County has 100.1 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Madison Township, Mercer 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.