Hattiesburg, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hattiesburg: 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
11 of 402 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hattiesburg compares with Mississippi
Hattiesburg against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hattiesburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hattiesburg | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Hattiesburg is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hattiesburg: 2.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Hattiesburg has recorded 402 truck crashes since 2015, with 236 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hattiesburg is US-49, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (8), US-98 (2) and Mu-Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Hattiesburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hattiesburg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| 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 (Hattiesburg) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 31 |
| US-49 | 17 |
| SR-49 | 11 |
| SR-98 | 7 |
| Jm Tatum Industrial Drive | 6 |
| Broadway Drive | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 4 |
| L Runnels Ind Drive | 3 |
Hattiesburg at a glance
| Population | 48,522 |
| Land area | 53.4 sq mi |
| Density | 908 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hattiesburg 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +86% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | +6% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +17% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hattiesburg
How many truck accidents are there in Hattiesburg?
402 truck crashes have been reported in Hattiesburg since 2015, with 16 deaths and 236 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hattiesburg?
US-49 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hattiesburg since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hattiesburg?
June has the most truck crashes in Hattiesburg, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hattiesburg?
Since 2015, Hattiesburg has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hattiesburg compare with Mississippi?
Hattiesburg records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hattiesburg?
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.