Hollister, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hollister: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hollister and Taney County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Taney County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Missouri, Taney County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Taney County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 2.2% for Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taney County since 2015: 184 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Hollister had 20 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Taney County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-76 (3), Sr-F (2) and SR-248 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.2% in Missouri.
Route planning tips for Hollister fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taney County.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Missouri; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Taney County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hollister at a glance
| Population | 4,659 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 731 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hollister
How many truck accidents are there in Hollister?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taney County (184 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hollister?
US-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hollister since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hollister?
Truck crashes in Taney County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hollister?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taney County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Hollister compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Taney County has 52.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hollister?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.