Greenwood, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenwood and Leflore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leflore County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Leflore County: 1 in 156 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Leflore County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Greenwood had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Leflore County numbers.
21% of truck crash reports in Leflore County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Greenwood fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leflore County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Leflore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Greenwood at a glance
| Population | 13,627 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,105 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwood
How many truck crashes happen in Greenwood?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenwood?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenwood?
Truck crashes in Leflore County peak in September, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Leflore County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greenwood compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenwood?
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.