Gunnison, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gunnison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gunnison and Bolivar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bolivar County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Bolivar County compares with Mississippi
Bolivar County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bolivar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bolivar County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Bolivar County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Bolivar County at a glance: September 24.4% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Bolivar County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Gunnison since 2015; patterns below come from Bolivar County as a whole.
29% of truck crash reports in Bolivar County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 24.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gunnison since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Gunnison fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bolivar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bolivar County) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 4 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| North Davis Ave | 2 |
| Russell Crutcher Road | 2 |
| South Davis Ave | 2 |
| Bishop Road | 1 |
| Commerce Street | 1 |
| Crosby Rd | 1 |
Gunnison at a glance
| Population | 279 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 285 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 38746) | $57,383 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bolivar 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +162% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +13% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | -5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gunnison
How many truck crashes happen in Gunnison?
Bolivar County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gunnison?
Truck crashes in Bolivar County peak in September, with 24.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gunnison?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Bolivar County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gunnison compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 36.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bolivar County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gunnison?
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.