Pearl River County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pearl River 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 404 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pearl River County compares with Mississippi
Pearl River County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pearl River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pearl River County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Pearl River County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
Pearl River County at a glance: I-59 most fatal truck crashes in Pearl River County: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Pearl River County has recorded 404 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-26 (6), US-11 (2) and CR-SPRING Hill Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Pearl River County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pearl River County.
- Check whether your routes use I-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Pearl River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pearl River County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 7 |
| SR-26 | 6 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-SPRING Hill Road | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pearl River County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 19 |
| Hwy 11 North | 3 |
| Memorial Blvd | 3 |
| Beech Street | 2 |
| Ceasar Rd | 2 |
| Ceasar Road | 2 |
| Progress Rd | 2 |
| Progress Road | 2 |
Pearl River County at a glance
| Population | 59,030 |
| Land area | 811.3 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,226 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pearl River 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +153% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +13% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pearl River County
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Questions fleets ask about Pearl River County
How many truck crashes happen in Pearl River County?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Pearl River County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 217 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pearl River County?
I-59 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pearl River County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pearl River County?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Pearl River County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pearl River County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pearl River County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pearl River County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Pearl River County has 59.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pearl River County?
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.