Leakesville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leakesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leakesville and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Mississippi
Greene County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Greene County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 64 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 54 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Leakesville since 2015; patterns below come from Greene County as a whole.
31% of truck crash reports in Greene County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leakesville since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-RIVER Rd (1) and SR-594 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Leakesville fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 32.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-RIVER Rd | 1 |
| SR-594 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 4 |
| Freemantown Rd | 2 |
| Albert Smith Road | 1 |
| Dickerson Sawmill Rd | 1 |
| Dickerson Sawmill Road | 1 |
| Double Brannch Rd | 1 |
| Freeman Town Road | 1 |
| Highway School Rd | 1 |
Leakesville at a glance
| Population | 3,743 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39451) | $67,576 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39451) | $115,939 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +183% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +22% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +34% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leakesville
How many truck crashes happen in Leakesville?
Greene County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leakesville?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in July, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Leakesville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Leakesville compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 49.9 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Leakesville?
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.