Lauderdale, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lauderdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lauderdale 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lauderdale County: 2.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Lauderdale County has recorded 917 truck crashes since 2015, with 440 people injured and 50 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 352 truck crashes were reported in Lauderdale since 2015; patterns below come from Lauderdale County as a whole.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lauderdale is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-59 (2), SR-39 (1) and SR-854 (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 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 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 at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39335) | $85,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39335) | $98,562 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lauderdale
How common are truck crashes in Lauderdale?
917 truck crashes have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, with 50 deaths and 440 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lauderdale?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lauderdale: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Lauderdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lauderdale?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Lauderdale compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Lauderdale County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lauderdale?
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.