Leake County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leake 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
3 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leake County compares with Mississippi
Leake County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leake County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Leake County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Leake County: SR-16 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Leake County.
Overview
Leake County has recorded 154 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads in Leake County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-35 (2), SR-25 (1) and SR-427 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Leake County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-16, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Leake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Leake County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-427 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leake County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| Ms Highway 16 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Red Dog Road | 2 |
| Battle Bluff Rd | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| Dennis Rd | 1 |
| Gunter Road | 1 |
Leake County at a glance
| Population | 21,462 |
| Land area | 582.9 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,706 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leake 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +133% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Leake County
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Questions fleets ask about Leake County
How many truck accidents are there in Leake County?
Leake County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Leake County?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Leake County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Leake County?
November has the most truck crashes in Leake County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Leake County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Leake County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Leake County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Leake County records 61.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Leake County?
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.