ZIP 65731 (Powersite, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65731: 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 |
Taney County sits below Missouri 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
Taney County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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 65731 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 ZIP 65731 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 6 |
| SR-76 | 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 |
ZIP 65731 at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65731
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65731?
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 ZIP 65731?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65731 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65731?
Truck crashes in Taney County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 65731?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Taney County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 65731 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taney County, vs 85.9 for Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65731?
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.