Clarke County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarke 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
0 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Mississippi
Clarke County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarke County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Clarke County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clarke County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarke County. They injured 74 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clarke County is US-45, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-18 (2), I-59 (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clarke County.
Route planning tips for Clarke County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-59 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-513 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 18 | 2 |
| Clarke | 1 |
| County Rd 511 | 1 |
| County Road 250 | 1 |
| County Road 280 | 1 |
| Donald St | 1 |
| Hwy 45 North | 1 |
Clarke County at a glance
| Population | 15,155 |
| Land area | 691.6 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,786 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +26% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 13 | +16% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clarke County
ZIP codes in Clarke County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clarke County
How many truck crashes happen in Clarke County?
Clarke County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clarke County?
US-45 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clarke County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarke County?
March has the most truck crashes in Clarke County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarke County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Clarke County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarke County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarke 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.