Sumrall, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sumrall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sumrall 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 sits below Mississippi on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.6% for 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.
Sumrall had 15 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
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-44 (1) and US-98 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Sumrall fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 4 |
| 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 |
Sumrall at a glance
| Population | 2,172 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 580 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39482) | $64,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39482) | $191,324 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sumrall
How common are truck crashes in Sumrall?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamar County (136 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sumrall?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sumrall since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumrall?
March has the most truck crashes in Lamar County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sumrall?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Sumrall compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 Sumrall?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.