Injury Crash
Propane Truck Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on US-160 in Taney County
Incident record
August 11, 2026
7:55 a.m.
US-160
Taney County, MO
Missouri
1
1 injured
None reported
Missouri State Highway Patrol
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A propane truck driver suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US-160 three miles west of Rueter, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 7:55 a.m. on Aug. 11, 2026, and involved a 2015 Freightliner M2 propane truck that was traveling west on US-160 at the time, the Patrol said in an online crash report.
The driver was injured and transported for medical treatment, according to the Patrol. No additional details about the nature of the injuries were released.
The crash falls under the jurisdiction of Troop D, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating. No other vehicles were reported involved, and no fatalities were reported in connection with the crash.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report. Details may be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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