Lincoln County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
4 of 289 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Mississippi
Lincoln County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 57% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lincoln County: 2.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 289 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (2), SR-583 (2), US-84 (2) and Union St Ext (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-583 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| Union St Ext | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 14 |
| US-84 | 8 |
| Belt Line Drive Ne | 5 |
| SR-84 | 5 |
| Brookway Blvd | 4 |
| SR-51 | 4 |
| East Manufacturers Blvd Ne | 3 |
| Industrial Park Rd | 3 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 34,956 |
| Land area | 586.2 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,963 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +98% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 29 | +43% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck accidents are there in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has had 289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 167 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County?
The worst month is April: 11.4% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lincoln County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lincoln County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 69.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln 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.