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Iowa reckless driving (Iowa Code 321.277) is a simple misdemeanor: a $105 to $855 fine and up to 30 days. Convictions on two charges mean a 5 to 30 day revocation.
Wisconsin reckless driving (Wis. Stat. 346.62) is negligence-based. A first offense is a $50 to $400 civil forfeiture; a repeat is a misdemeanor. Points, penalties.
South Carolina reckless driving (S.C. Code 56-5-2920): a $25 to $200 fine or up to 30 days in jail, 6 points, and a 3-month suspension for a second offense.
Utah reckless driving (Utah Code 41-6a-528) is a class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months and $1,000, and includes driving 105 mph or more on a highway.
Nevada reckless driving (NRS 484B.653) is a misdemeanor: a $250-$1,000 fine, with or without up to 6 months in jail, for a first offense. Felony and points rules.
Minnesota reckless driving (Stat. 169.13) is a misdemeanor, a gross misdemeanor with great bodily harm or death. Careless driving, racing and 100 mph rules.
Missouri has no offense named reckless driving. RSMo 304.012 is a class B misdemeanor, class A if an accident is involved. Points, speed and street takeovers.
Indiana reckless driving (IC 9-21-8-52) is a Class C misdemeanor, Class B with property damage and Class A with injury. Points, racing and license rules.
Oregon reckless driving (ORS 811.140) is a Class A misdemeanor: up to 364 days in jail, a fine up to $6,250 and a 90-day license suspension for a first offense.
Washington reckless driving (RCW 46.61.500) is a gross misdemeanor: up to 364 days in jail, a fine up to $5,000 and a license suspension of at least 30 days.
Arizona reckless driving (A.R.S. 28-693) is a class 2 misdemeanor, up to 4 months and $750. A listed prior within 24 months adds 20+ days jail and a 1-year suspension.
Colorado reckless driving (C.R.S. 42-4-1401) is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense: 10 days or $150 minimum, up to 90 days or $300, and 8 license points.