ZIP 65247 (Excello, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65247: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Missouri
Macon County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.1 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 10.7% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Macon County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Macon County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.2% in Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 294 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macon County since 2015: 100 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.4% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 65247 is US-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-63 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65247 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Missouri), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 3 |
| US-63 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 130 |
| US-63 | 72 |
| Mo 156 | 13 |
| Rt C | 9 |
| Mo 3 | 9 |
| Bu 36 | 6 |
| Rt J | 6 |
| Rt M | 3 |
ZIP 65247 at a glance
| Population | 777 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,526 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | -27% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +48% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65247
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65247?
Macon County has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 65247?
US-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65247 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65247?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in November, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65247?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65247 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 164.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65247?
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.