Branson West, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Branson West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Branson West and Stone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stone County compares with Missouri
Stone County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stone County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 75% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 52% below the state |
Compared with Missouri, Stone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Stone County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stone County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Branson West since 2015, this page uses Stone County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-KEYSTONE Rd (1), SR-173 (1) and SR-248 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Branson West fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stone County.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 2 |
| CR-KEYSTONE Rd | 1 |
| SR-173 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-465 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Mo 76 | 38 |
| Mo 13 | 34 |
| Mo 413 | 18 |
| Mo 86 | 14 |
| US-160 | 11 |
| Rt M | 9 |
| Mo 39 | 8 |
| Crd Joe Bald Rd | 5 |
Branson West at a glance
| Population | 495 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65737) | $63,811 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65737) | $256,739 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stone 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -50% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +67% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 19 | +25% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Branson West
How many truck crashes happen in Branson West?
Stone County has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Branson West?
US-65 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Branson West since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Branson West?
Truck crashes in Stone County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Branson West?
Since 2015, Stone County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Branson West compared with Missouri?
Stone County records 63.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Branson West?
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.