Agricola, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Agricola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Agricola and George County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use George County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, George County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Agricola: US-98 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Agricola since 2015.
Overview
George County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
Agricola had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use George County numbers.
30% of truck crash reports in George County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Agricola is US-98, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Us-Sr 42 (2), CR-OLD Hwy 63 (1) and SR-158 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Agricola fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in George County.
- Check whether your routes use US-98, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 George County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 4 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 63 | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-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 |
Agricola at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39452) | $59,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39452) | $156,466 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Agricola
How common are truck crashes in Agricola?
161 truck crashes have been reported in George County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 79 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Agricola?
NHTSA data shows US-98 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Agricola since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Agricola?
January has the most truck crashes in George County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Agricola?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in George County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Agricola compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 52.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in George County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Agricola?
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.