Newton County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newton 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
4 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Mississippi
Newton County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Newton County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Newton County at a glance: I-20 most fatal truck crashes in Newton County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 107 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Newton County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-15 (2), CR-ROBERTS-COUNTY Line Road (1) and SR-503 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Newton County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Newton County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| CR-ROBERTS-COUNTY Line Road | 1 |
| SR-503 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| Buckley Lane | 2 |
| Chunky Duffee Road | 1 |
| Church Street | 1 |
| Decatur Conehatta Road | 1 |
| Eastside Dr | 1 |
| Jackson Rd | 1 |
Newton County at a glance
| Population | 21,063 |
| Land area | 577.8 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,522 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +151% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 18 | +30% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Newton County
ZIP codes in Newton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Newton County
How many truck crashes happen in Newton County?
Newton County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newton County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Newton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newton County?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Newton County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Newton County compared with Mississippi?
Newton County records 95.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Newton County?
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.