Marion County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion 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
2 of 126 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Mississippi
Marion County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 16% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Marion County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Marion County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 126 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Marion County happened on SR-35 (2), US-98 (2), SR-13 (1) and SR-586 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Marion County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% 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
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-586 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-98 | 4 |
| Bracey Road | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Columbia Purvis Rd | 1 |
| Eagle Day Ave | 1 |
| Expose | 1 |
| Highway 13 South | 1 |
| Highway 35 South | 1 |
Marion County at a glance
| Population | 24,008 |
| Land area | 542.4 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,094 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | +135% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | +1% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marion County
ZIP codes in Marion County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marion County
How many truck accidents are there in Marion County?
Marion County has had 126 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 82 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marion County?
The worst month is June: 12.7% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Marion County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 44.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion 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.