Humphreys County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Humphreys 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
1 of 34 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humphreys County compares with Mississippi
Humphreys County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humphreys County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humphreys County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.03 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 31.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Humphreys County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Humphreys County: US-49 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Humphreys County.
Overview
Humphreys County has recorded 34 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 138 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Humphreys County is US-49, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-COLE Lake (1) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Humphreys County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Humphreys County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Humphreys County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 3 |
| CR-COLE Lake | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| US-49W | 6 |
| SR-149 | 3 |
| Bass Rd | 1 |
| Cole Lake | 1 |
| Hayden Street | 1 |
| Highway 12 East | 1 |
| Mile Road | 1 |
| Ms-12 | 1 |
Humphreys County at a glance
| Population | 7,121 |
| Land area | 418.7 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $35,379 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Humphreys 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 4 | -31% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | -16% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 2 | -32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Humphreys County
ZIP codes in Humphreys County
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Questions fleets ask about Humphreys County
How many truck crashes happen in Humphreys County?
Humphreys County has had 34 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 30 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Humphreys County?
Since 2015, US-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Humphreys County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Humphreys County?
Truck crashes in Humphreys County peak in August, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Humphreys County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Humphreys County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Humphreys County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Humphreys County has 37.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Humphreys County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.