ZIP 65744 (Rueter, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65744: 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 |
Taney County has lower values than Missouri for 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 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65744 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65744 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Missouri.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 65744 at a glance
| Population | 182 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,655 |
| Median home value | $225,733 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65744
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65744?
Taney County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 184 people and killing 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 65744?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Taney County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65744?
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 ZIP 65744 compare with Missouri?
Taney County records 52.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 65744?
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.