Covington County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Covington 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
4 of 409 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Covington County compares with Mississippi
Covington County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Covington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Covington County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 193.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Covington County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Covington County: 0.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Covington County has recorded 409 truck crashes since 2015, with 235 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-49 leads in Covington County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (4), SR-37 (1) and SR-588 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Covington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Covington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 12 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-588 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 18 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Hwy 49 North | 2 |
| Hwy 49 South | 2 |
| Us Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Campbell-Faler | 1 |
Covington County at a glance
| Population | 18,015 |
| Land area | 413.8 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,664 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Covington 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +217% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 29 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +14% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Covington County
ZIP codes in Covington County
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Questions fleets ask about Covington County
How many truck accidents are there in Covington County?
409 truck crashes have been reported in Covington County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 235 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Covington County?
US-49 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Covington County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Covington County?
March has the most truck crashes in Covington County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Covington County?
Since 2015, Covington County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Covington County compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 193.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Covington County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Covington County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.