Leflore County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leflore 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
1 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leflore County compares with Mississippi
Leflore County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leflore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leflore County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Leflore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Leflore County at a glance: 1 in 156 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leflore County. They injured 146 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Leflore County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leflore County.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Leflore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Leflore County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 7 |
| US-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leflore County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 6 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-49E | 3 |
| Carrollton Ave | 2 |
| Cypress Ave | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
Leflore County at a glance
| Population | 26,157 |
| Land area | 594.1 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $36,384 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leflore 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +64% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -16% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Leflore County
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Questions fleets ask about Leflore County
How many truck crashes happen in Leflore County?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leflore County (146 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Leflore County?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Leflore County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leflore County?
September has the most truck crashes in Leflore County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Leflore County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Leflore County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Leflore County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Leflore County?
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.