Columbus AFB, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbus AFB: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Columbus AFB and Lowndes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lowndes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 386 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Mississippi
Lowndes County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Lowndes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lowndes County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 386 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lowndes County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Columbus AFB since 2015, this page uses Lowndes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
27% of truck crash reports in Lowndes 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, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of Columbus AFB with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Mu-Main St (1), SR-12 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Columbus AFB fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 6 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 45 North | 11 |
| SR-45 | 8 |
| US-45A | 7 |
| SR-82 | 7 |
| Main Street | 6 |
| US-45 | 5 |
| Gardner Blvd | 4 |
| Industrial Park Rd | 4 |
Columbus AFB at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 21 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | +42% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | +7% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 32 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Columbus AFB
How many truck accidents are there in Columbus AFB?
Lowndes County has had 386 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Columbus AFB?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Columbus AFB: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Columbus AFB?
September has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Columbus AFB?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Columbus AFB compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Lowndes County has 58.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbus AFB?
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.