Lamar County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamar 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 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Mississippi
Lamar County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Lamar County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Mississippi on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lamar County: 1 in 278 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Lamar County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-OLD Hghway 11 South (1), CR-PURVIS To Oloh Road (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Lamar County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hghway 11 South | 1 |
| CR-PURVIS To Oloh Road | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| US-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 24 |
| Hardy Street | 5 |
| Hardy St | 5 |
| SR-98 | 4 |
| US-98 | 4 |
| Lincoln Rd | 3 |
| Carter Circle | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
Lamar County at a glance
| Population | 66,734 |
| Land area | 496.6 sq mi |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,337 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +78% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lamar County
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Questions fleets ask about Lamar County
How many truck accidents are there in Lamar County?
298 truck crashes have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 136 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lamar County?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Lamar County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lamar County?
March has the most truck crashes in Lamar County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lamar County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lamar County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamar County has 38.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lamar 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.