Lakeview, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeview and DeSoto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeSoto County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeSoto County compares with Mississippi
DeSoto County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeSoto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
DeSoto County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
DeSoto County at a glance: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeSoto County since 2015: 605 people were injured and 39 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Lakeview had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeSoto County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Lakeview with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-175 (7), US-61 (5) and I-240 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lakeview fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 11 |
| SR-175 | 7 |
| US-61 | 5 |
| I-240 | 3 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| Airways Blvd | 1 |
| Brooks Rd | 1 |
| Channel Ave | 1 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| E Holmes Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeSoto County) |
|---|---|
| Goodman Rd | 50 |
| Stateline Road | 39 |
| Stateline Rd | 34 |
| I-55 | 27 |
| Hacks Cross Rd | 27 |
| Church Road | 21 |
| Hacks Cross Road | 19 |
| Airways Blvd | 18 |
Lakeview at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38680) | $59,503 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38680) | $212,215 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeSoto 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 | 29 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 65 | +124% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 91 | +40% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 113 | +24% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeview
How many truck crashes happen in Lakeview?
Since 2015, 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (605 injured, 39 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lakeview?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeview since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lakeview?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lakeview?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lakeview compared with Mississippi?
DeSoto County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lakeview?
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.