ZIP 65764 (Tunas, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65764: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dallas County compares with Missouri
Dallas County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.0 | 85.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Missouri, Dallas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dallas County: July worst month: 15.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 87 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Missouri: 7.2%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 65764.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Missouri.
Route planning tips for ZIP 65764 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- 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 Dallas 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 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 63 |
| Mo 73 | 24 |
| Mo 32 | 23 |
| Rt M | 14 |
| Cst Ash St | 12 |
| Rt D | 8 |
| Mo 64 | 5 |
| Mo 38 | 5 |
ZIP 65764 at a glance
| Population | 1,449 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,936 |
| Median home value | $77,324 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 13 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | -19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +31% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 15 | +8% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65764
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65764?
Dallas County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 87 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65764?
The worst month is July: 15.6% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 65764?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 65764 compare with Missouri for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 91.0 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 65764?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.