Pineville, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pineville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pineville and McDonald County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McDonald County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McDonald County compares with Missouri
McDonald County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McDonald County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McDonald County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.3 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
McDonald County has lower values than Missouri for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Pineville: US-71 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pineville since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in McDonald County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 33 truck crashes reported in Pineville since 2015, this page uses McDonald County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-49 (1), SR-279 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Pineville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McDonald County.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McDonald County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| I-49 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
| Sr-Dd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McDonald County) |
|---|---|
| Is 49 | 70 |
| US-71 | 52 |
| Mo 76 | 49 |
| Mo 43 | 43 |
| Mo 59 | 34 |
| Mo 90 | 29 |
| Rt H | 18 |
| Rt Cc | 5 |
Pineville at a glance
| Population | 843 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 64847) | $37,273 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McDonald 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 | 37 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 32 | -14% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | -25% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +31% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pineville
How many truck crashes happen in Pineville?
Since 2015, 378 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McDonald County (133 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pineville?
Since 2015, US-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pineville: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pineville?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in McDonald County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pineville?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McDonald County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pineville compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, McDonald County has 135.3 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pineville?
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.