Lafayette County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette 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
9 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lafayette County compares with Mississippi
Lafayette County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lafayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lafayette County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lafayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lafayette County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lafayette County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-278 leads in Lafayette County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-7 (4), CR-103 (1) and CR-2004 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Lafayette County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-278 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lafayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| CR-103 | 1 |
| CR-2004 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| SR-9W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lafayette County) |
|---|---|
| Jackson Ave | 6 |
| US-278 | 5 |
| County Road 338 | 2 |
| Hwy 7 South | 2 |
| Ms Highway 9W | 2 |
| University Ave | 2 |
| 14Th Street | 1 |
| Azela Drive | 1 |
Lafayette County at a glance
| Population | 59,843 |
| Land area | 631.7 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lafayette 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | +12% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +46% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +23% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lafayette County
ZIP codes in Lafayette County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lafayette County
How common are truck crashes in Lafayette County?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lafayette County (122 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lafayette County?
NHTSA data shows US-278 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Lafayette County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lafayette County?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Lafayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lafayette County?
Since 2015, Lafayette County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lafayette County compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lafayette County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lafayette 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.