Marion, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 |
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.
The headline for Marion: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.0 vs 1.8).
Overview
Police reported 917 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lauderdale County since 2015: 440 people were injured and 50 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Marion since 2015, this page uses Lauderdale County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). After it: I-59 (3), SR-19 (3) 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 Marion fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 16 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 3 |
| North Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Old 8th St Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 1,682 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 465 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39342) | $45,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39342) | $150,997 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Marion
How many truck accidents are there in Marion?
Lauderdale County has had 917 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 440 people and killing 50.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marion?
I-20 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion?
January has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion?
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 Marion compared with Mississippi?
Lauderdale County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion?
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.