Monroe County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe 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
6 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Mississippi
Monroe County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Monroe County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Mississippi on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monroe County: 3.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 238 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Monroe County is US-45A, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-25 (1), SR-8 (1) and US-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-45A at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 5 |
| US-45A | 4 |
| Hwy 45 North | 3 |
| Waterway Dr | 3 |
| Hwy 278 East | 2 |
| Hwy45/25 | 2 |
| Main Street North | 2 |
| Ms Highway 25 | 2 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 33,483 |
| Land area | 765.2 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,523 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 9 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | +80% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +10% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 19 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How common are truck crashes in Monroe County?
238 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 114 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe County?
NHTSA data shows US-45A with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Monroe County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County?
November has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Monroe County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Monroe County records 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe County?
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.