Sturgis, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sturgis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sturgis 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 sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Oktibbeha County: 2.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 148 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oktibbeha County. They injured 96 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Sturgis 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.5%).
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sturgis since 2015: SR-25 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Sturgis fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 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 |
Sturgis at a glance
| Population | 204 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39769) | $69,079 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39769) | $156,752 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sturgis
How many truck accidents are there in Sturgis?
Oktibbeha County has had 148 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sturgis?
February has the most truck crashes in Oktibbeha County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sturgis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Oktibbeha County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Sturgis compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oktibbeha County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sturgis?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.