Goodman, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goodman and Attala County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Attala County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Attala County compares with Mississippi
Attala County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Attala County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Attala County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Attala County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Attala County: 1 in 152 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 164 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Attala County. They injured 84 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Goodman since 2015, this page uses Attala County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
29% of truck crash reports in Attala County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goodman since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Goodman fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Attala County.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Attala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Attala County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 12 | 6 |
| Ms-35 | 3 |
| Fenwick Street | 2 |
| Highway 35 North | 2 |
| Hwy 12 East | 2 |
| Ms-12 | 2 |
| Ms-19 | 2 |
| Attala Rd 3027 | 1 |
Goodman at a glance
| Population | 1,228 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,494 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39079) | $16,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39079) | $143,692 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Attala 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goodman
How many truck accidents are there in Goodman?
Attala County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goodman?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Attala County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Goodman?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Attala County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Goodman compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Attala County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Goodman?
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.