George County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in George 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
3 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How George County compares with Mississippi
George County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where George County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | George County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
George County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for George County: US-98 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes in George County since 2015.
Overview
George County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-98 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-26 (2), SR-63 (2) and CR-OLD Hwy 63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for George County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-98; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in George County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (George County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 4 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| Barton Agricola | 1 |
| Cowart St | 1 |
| Deep Creek Road | 1 |
| Howell Tanner Chapel Road | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| Mill St | 1 |
George County at a glance
| Population | 25,880 |
| Land area | 478.7 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,865 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in George 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +49% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +41% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in George County
ZIP codes in George County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about George County
How many truck accidents are there in George County?
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in George County (79 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in George County?
US-98 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in George County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in George County?
January has the most truck crashes in George County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in George County?
Since 2015, George County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does George County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in George County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in George 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.