ZIP 65733 (Protem, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65733: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 runs above Missouri on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Taney County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 2.2% in 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%).
November through March accounts for 36.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.7% in 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65733 since 2015.
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 65733 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 65733 at a glance
| Population | 801 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,375 |
| Median home value | $129,558 |
| 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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65733
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65733?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Taney County (184 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65733?
July has the most truck crashes in Taney County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65733?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Taney County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65733 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Taney County records 52.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65733?
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.