New Hamilton, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Hamilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Hamilton and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Monroe County: 3.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 238 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
New Hamilton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
29% of truck crash reports in Monroe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of New Hamilton is US-45, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-25 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for New Hamilton fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 |
New Hamilton at a glance
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39746) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39746) | $116,499 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Hamilton
How common are truck crashes in New Hamilton?
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (114 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in New Hamilton?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Hamilton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New Hamilton?
November has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Hamilton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New Hamilton compare with Mississippi?
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 New Hamilton?
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.