Amite County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amite 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
3 of 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amite County compares with Mississippi
Amite County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amite County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amite County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Amite County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Amite County: SR-24 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Amite County.
Overview
Police reported 133 crashes involving commercial trucks in Amite County since 2015: 67 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-33 (2), CR-BEAN Road (1) and CR-CAPTIAN Gloster Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Amite County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Amite County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Amite County) |
|---|---|
| SR-24 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-BEAN Road | 1 |
| CR-CAPTIAN Gloster Dr | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-570 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amite County) |
|---|---|
| Captain Gloster Dr | 2 |
| Greensburg Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 24 East | 2 |
| Lower Centerville Road | 2 |
| Main Street | 2 |
| A Meadville Rd | 1 |
| Bean Rd | 1 |
| Busy Corner Road | 1 |
Amite County at a glance
| Population | 12,451 |
| Land area | 730.1 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $39,825 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amite 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 | 4 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +137% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +29% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Amite County
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Questions fleets ask about Amite County
How many truck accidents are there in Amite County?
Amite County has had 133 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 67 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Amite County?
NHTSA data shows SR-24 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Amite County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Amite County?
Truck crashes in Amite County peak in March, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Amite County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Amite County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Amite County compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 92.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amite County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amite County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.