Pearl River, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pearl River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pearl River and Neshoba County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Neshoba County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Neshoba County compares with Mississippi
Neshoba County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Neshoba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Neshoba County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Neshoba County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Neshoba County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.1%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Neshoba County since 2015: 106 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Pearl River had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Neshoba County numbers.
27% of truck crash reports in Neshoba County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of Pearl River with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-15 (3), SR-19 (1) and SR-21 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Pearl River fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% 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
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 Neshoba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-427 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Neshoba County) |
|---|---|
| Beacon St | 4 |
| Hwy 15 South | 3 |
| Beacon Street | 2 |
| Ms 16 | 2 |
| Road 4300 | 2 |
| West Beacon Street | 2 |
| Weyerhaeuser St | 2 |
| Beacon | 1 |
Pearl River at a glance
| Land area | 31.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39350) | $54,779 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39350) | $104,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Neshoba 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | +171% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +1% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pearl River
How many truck accidents are there in Pearl River?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Neshoba County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 106 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pearl River?
SR-16 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pearl River since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pearl River?
December has the most truck crashes in Neshoba County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pearl River?
Since 2015, Neshoba County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Pearl River compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Neshoba County has 51.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pearl River?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.