Longview, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Longview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Longview and Oktibbeha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oktibbeha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 148 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oktibbeha County compares with Mississippi
Oktibbeha County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oktibbeha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Oktibbeha County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Oktibbeha County: 2.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 148 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oktibbeha County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Longview since 2015, this page uses Oktibbeha County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
21% of truck crash reports in Oktibbeha County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 48.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 13.5% of truck crashes.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Longview since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (2), SR-25 (1) and W Garrard Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Longview fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oktibbeha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| W Garrard Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oktibbeha County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 10 |
| Ms 182 | 3 |
| Craig Springs Road | 2 |
| Ms 12 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 12 | 2 |
| Old Hwy 25 | 2 |
| Old Mayhew Road | 2 |
| Russell Street | 2 |
Longview at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39759) | $46,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39759) | $253,382 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oktibbeha 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +91% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -17% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Longview
How many truck crashes happen in Longview?
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oktibbeha County (96 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Longview?
February has the most truck crashes in Oktibbeha County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Longview?
Since 2015, Oktibbeha County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Longview compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oktibbeha County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Longview?
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.