Collinsville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Collinsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Collinsville and Lauderdale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lauderdale County numbers.
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 |
Lauderdale County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lauderdale County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across 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.
Collinsville had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lauderdale County numbers.
21% of truck crash reports in Lauderdale County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Collinsville is SR-19, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (1), Old 8th St Rd (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Collinsville fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 3 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| Old 8th St Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-494 | 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 |
Collinsville at a glance
| Land area | 14.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39325) | $88,112 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39325) | $171,230 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Collinsville
How many truck accidents are there in Collinsville?
Lauderdale County has had 917 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 440 people and killing 50.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Collinsville?
SR-19 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Collinsville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Collinsville?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Lauderdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Collinsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Collinsville compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lauderdale County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Collinsville?
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.