Rockaway Beach, MO truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockaway Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockaway Beach 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Missouri.
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Taney County since 2015: 184 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rockaway Beach since 2015, this page uses Taney County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 7.2% in Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockaway Beach since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-76 (3), US-65 (3), Sr-F (2), SR-248 (1) and SR-465 (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 Rockaway Beach fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taney County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.1% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-76 | 3 |
| US-65 | 3 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-465 | 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 |
Rockaway Beach at a glance
| Population | 819 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,298 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 65740) | $57,390 |
| Median home value (ZIP 65740) | $125,493 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Rockaway Beach
How many truck accidents are there in Rockaway Beach?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Taney County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 184 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rockaway Beach?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Taney County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockaway Beach?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taney County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rockaway Beach compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Taney County has 52.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockaway Beach?
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.