Taney County, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taney County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
13 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taney County compares with Missouri
Taney County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taney County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taney County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.5 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Taney County has lower values than Missouri for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Taney County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Taney County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-65 leads in Taney County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-76 (3), Sr-F (2) and SR-248 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for Taney County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taney County.
- Look at alternatives to US-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% 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 Taney County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taney County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 7 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-465 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taney County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 96 |
| Mo 76 | 50 |
| US-160 | 45 |
| Rt F | 17 |
| Mo 248 | 16 |
| Mo 86 | 12 |
| Bu 65 | 6 |
| Cst 76 Country Blvd | 6 |
Taney County at a glance
| Population | 56,744 |
| Land area | 632.3 sq mi |
| Density | 90 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,079 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taney 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 | 27 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 20 | -27% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taney County
ZIP codes in Taney County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Taney County
How common are truck crashes in Taney County?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taney County (184 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Taney County?
US-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Taney County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Taney County?
July has the most truck crashes in Taney County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taney County?
Since 2015, Taney County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Taney County compare with Missouri?
Taney County records 52.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Taney County?
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.