Arnold Line, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arnold Line: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arnold Line and Lamar County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lamar County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lamar County: 1 in 278 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Lamar County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Arnold Line had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lamar County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-49 leads within 10 miles of Arnold Line with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (8), US-98 (2) and Mu-Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Arnold Line fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamar County.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 11 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| S Main Street | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Arnold Line at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39402) | $75,220 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39402) | $253,489 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arnold Line
How many truck crashes happen in Arnold Line?
Lamar County has had 298 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Arnold Line?
US-49 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Arnold Line since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arnold Line?
The worst month is March: 12.1% of truck crashes in Lamar County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arnold Line?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lamar County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Arnold Line compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamar County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arnold Line?
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.