Canalou, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canalou: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canalou and New Madrid County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use New Madrid County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 831 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Madrid County compares with Missouri
New Madrid County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Madrid County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Madrid County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 471.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Missouri, New Madrid County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
New Madrid County at a glance: 15.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 831 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in New Madrid County. They injured 322 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Canalou had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use New Madrid County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Canalou with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (2), US-61 (2) and Sr-W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Canalou fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 New Madrid County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| Sr-Y | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Madrid County) |
|---|---|
| Is 55 | 556 |
| US-60 | 71 |
| US-61 | 52 |
| Mo 80 | 16 |
| US-62 | 15 |
| Mo 25 | 9 |
| Rt D | 7 |
| Is 57 | 5 |
Canalou at a glance
| Population | 147 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 728 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63828) | $46,875 |
Historical data: truck crashes in New Madrid 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 | 33 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | -16% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 49 | +76% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 72 | +46% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canalou
How many truck crashes happen in Canalou?
New Madrid County has had 831 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Canalou?
I-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Canalou since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Canalou?
The worst month is January: 15.0% of truck crashes in New Madrid County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canalou?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in New Madrid County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Canalou compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, New Madrid County has 471.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Canalou?
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.