Collins, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Collins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Collins and Covington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Covington County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Covington County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 409 crashes involving commercial trucks in Covington County since 2015: 235 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 87 truck crashes reported in Collins since 2015, this page uses Covington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
31% of truck crash reports in Covington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-84 (3), SR-37 (1) and SR-588 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Collins fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Covington County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| 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 |
Collins at a glance
| Population | 2,241 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39428) | $46,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39428) | $106,675 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Collins
How many truck crashes happen in Collins?
409 truck crashes have been reported in Covington County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 235 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Collins?
US-49 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Collins since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Collins?
March has the most truck crashes in Covington County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Collins?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Covington County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Collins compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 Collins?
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.