Schlater, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schlater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Schlater 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 |
Leflore County sits below Mississippi 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
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leflore County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Schlater since 2015; patterns below come from Leflore County as a whole.
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
September has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Schlater since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (4).
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 Schlater fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leflore County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
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 |
Schlater at a glance
| Population | 220 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38952) | $68,958 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Schlater
How many truck accidents are there in Schlater?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Leflore County (146 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Schlater?
The worst month is September: 13.6% of truck crashes in Leflore County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Schlater?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Schlater compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Schlater?
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.