ZIP 65771 (Walnut Shade, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65771: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Taney County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 2.2% for 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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
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 65771 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Sr-F (2), CR-KEYSTONE Rd (1) and SR-248 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65771 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| Sr-F | 2 |
| CR-KEYSTONE Rd | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-465 | 1 |
| SR-76 | 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 65771 at a glance
| Population | 1,394 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,398 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. 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 65771
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 65771?
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 65771?
Since 2015, US-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 65771: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 65771?
July has the most truck crashes in Taney County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65771?
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 65771 compare with Missouri?
Per 100,000 residents, Taney County has 52.5 truck crashes a year; Missouri has 85.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65771?
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.