West Hattiesburg, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Hattiesburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Hattiesburg 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in West Hattiesburg since 2015; patterns below come from Lamar County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 (10). After it: I-59 (8), US-98 (2) and Mu-Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for West Hattiesburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 10 |
| 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 |
West Hattiesburg at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 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 West Hattiesburg
How many truck accidents are there in West Hattiesburg?
Lamar County has had 298 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 136 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Hattiesburg?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Hattiesburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Hattiesburg?
March has the most truck crashes in Lamar County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Hattiesburg?
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 West Hattiesburg compare with Mississippi?
Lamar County records 38.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Hattiesburg?
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.