Lauderdale County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lauderdale 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
16 of 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Mississippi
Lauderdale County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lauderdale County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Lauderdale County at a glance: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Lauderdale County has recorded 917 truck crashes since 2015, with 440 people injured and 50 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). It is followed by SR-19 (5), I-59 (4) and North Frontage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Lauderdale County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 20 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| North Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Old 8th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-494 | 1 |
| SR-854 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 55 |
| Will Garrett Rd | 16 |
| Will Garrett Road | 9 |
| Old Hwy 80 | 8 |
| I-59 | 8 |
| Russell Mt Gilead | 5 |
| Frontage Road | 5 |
| Exit 153 | 4 |
Lauderdale County at a glance
| Population | 70,588 |
| Land area | 703.7 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,291 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | 19 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 50 | +168% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 64 | +28% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 82 | +29% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lauderdale County
ZIP codes in Lauderdale County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lauderdale County
How common are truck crashes in Lauderdale County?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lauderdale County (440 injured, 50 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lauderdale County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lauderdale County?
Truck crashes in Lauderdale County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lauderdale County?
Since 2015, Lauderdale County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lauderdale County compare with Mississippi?
Lauderdale County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lauderdale 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.