Downing, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Downing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Downing and Schuyler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Schuyler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 53 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schuyler County compares with Missouri
Schuyler County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuyler County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.9 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Schuyler County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Missouri on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Schuyler County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Schuyler County has recorded 53 truck crashes since 2015, with 21 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
Downing had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Schuyler County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.2%).
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Downing since 2015: US-136 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Downing fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Schuyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schuyler County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 20 |
| US-136 | 11 |
| Mo 202 | 3 |
| Rt A | 3 |
| Rt C | 2 |
| Rt D | 2 |
| Rt O | 2 |
| Crd Bear Dr | 1 |
Downing at a glance
| Population | 306 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 464 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 63536) | $60,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 63536) | $156,813 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuyler 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 2 | -82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +70% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | +57% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Downing
How many truck accidents are there in Downing?
53 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 21 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Downing?
The worst month is November: 15.1% of truck crashes in Schuyler County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Downing?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Downing compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Schuyler County records 113.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Downing?
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.