Lee County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee 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
13 of 655 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Mississippi
Lee County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Lee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lee County at a glance: I-22 most fatal truck crashes in Lee County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 655 truck crashes since 2015, with 340 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lee County is I-22, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-145 (3), US-45 (2) and Barnes Crossing Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Lee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% 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
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 1 |
| Cs-South Eason Blvd | 1 |
| S Eason Blvd | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 43 |
| I-22 | 33 |
| Mccullough Blvd | 17 |
| US-45 | 15 |
| Eason Blvd | 11 |
| West Main Street | 10 |
| SR-78 | 10 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
Lee County at a glance
| Population | 83,012 |
| Land area | 450.0 sq mi |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,998 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +136% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +4% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 58 | +33% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lee County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lee County
How common are truck crashes in Lee County?
655 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 340 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lee County?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lee County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lee County?
March has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lee County?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lee County compare with Mississippi?
Lee County records 67.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lee County?
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.