Adams County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
6 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Mississippi
Adams County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 104 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Adams County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-70 Goverment Fleet Rd (1), US-61 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Adams County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adams County) |
|---|---|
| CR-70 Goverment Fleet Rd | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| John R Junkin | 6 |
| John R Junkin Dr | 6 |
| Sgt Prentiss Dr | 5 |
| Sgt Prentiss | 4 |
| Hwy 61 North | 3 |
| Hwy 61 South | 3 |
| John R Junkin Drive | 3 |
| Sgt. Prentiss Dr | 3 |
Adams County at a glance
| Population | 28,674 |
| Land area | 462.3 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,632 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +116% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +17% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | +2% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adams County
ZIP codes in Adams County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Adams County
How many truck crashes happen in Adams County?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 104 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams County?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in March, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Adams County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Adams County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Adams County records 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams County?
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.