ZIP 65616 (Branson, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65616: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taney County, 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 |
Compared with Missouri, Taney County is lower on 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.
Taney County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.7% across Missouri.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
US-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 65616 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-76 (3), Sr-F (2) and CR-KEYSTONE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65616 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Taney County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| CR-KEYSTONE Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
ZIP 65616 at a glance
| Population | 28,460 |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,489 |
| Median home value | $266,692 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65616
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65616?
Taney County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 184 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 65616?
US-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65616 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65616?
July has the most truck crashes in Taney County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65616?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Taney County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 65616 compare with Missouri?
The yearly rate is 52.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taney County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65616?
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.