Forrest County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Forrest 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
15 of 663 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forrest County compares with Mississippi
Forrest County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forrest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forrest County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Forrest County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Forrest County: US-49 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes in Forrest County since 2015.
Overview
Forrest County has recorded 663 truck crashes since 2015, with 352 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 46.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Forrest County is US-49, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-59 (6), US-98 (3) and SR-13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Forrest County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Forrest County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Forrest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Forrest County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 12 |
| I-59 | 6 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-FRUITLAND Park Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| S Main Street | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forrest County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 41 |
| US-49 | 20 |
| SR-49 | 11 |
| SR-98 | 7 |
| Jm Tatum Industrial Drive | 6 |
| Broadway Drive | 4 |
| James Street | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 4 |
Forrest County at a glance
| Population | 78,435 |
| Land area | 466.0 sq mi |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,638 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forrest 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 43 | +128% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 47 | +9% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | +20% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Forrest County
ZIP codes in Forrest County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Forrest County
How many truck crashes happen in Forrest County?
Forrest County has had 663 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 352 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Forrest County?
US-49 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Forrest County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Forrest County?
March has the most truck crashes in Forrest County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Forrest County?
Since 2015, Forrest County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Forrest County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Forrest County has 72.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Forrest County?
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.