Sandersville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sandersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sandersville and Jones County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jones County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 603 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Mississippi
Jones County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jones County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Sandersville at a glance: I-59 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sandersville since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 603 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 327 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Sandersville since 2015, this page uses Jones County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
28% of truck crash reports in Jones County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-15 (3), US-84 (3) and CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Sandersville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-528 | 1 |
| SR-537 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 33 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 9 |
| 16Th Ave | 9 |
| Industrial Blvd | 4 |
| Moselle Seminary Rd | 4 |
| US-11 | 4 |
| Chantilly St | 3 |
| Interstate 59 South | 3 |
Sandersville at a glance
| Population | 615 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39477) | $52,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39477) | $95,187 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 15 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 37 | +151% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 54 | +21% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sandersville
How many truck accidents are there in Sandersville?
Jones County has had 603 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 327 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sandersville?
I-59 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sandersville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sandersville?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in January, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sandersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jones County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Sandersville compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 77.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sandersville?
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.