Catron, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Catron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Catron 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 |
New Madrid County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for New Madrid County: 15.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 7.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 831 crashes involving commercial trucks in New Madrid County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Catron since 2015, this page uses New Madrid County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 46.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
15.5% 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 Catron since 2015: I-55 (2), Sr-F (2), CR-LEVEE Rd (1), Sr-W (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Catron fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 15.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Missouri; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
| CR-LEVEE Rd | 1 |
| Sr-W | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Catron at a glance
| Population | 37 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63862) | $43,940 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63862) | $76,426 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Catron
How common are truck crashes in Catron?
Since 2015, 831 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in New Madrid County (322 injured, 23 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Catron?
January has the most truck crashes in New Madrid County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Catron?
Since 2015, New Madrid County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Catron compared with Missouri?
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 Catron?
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.