Poplarville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Poplarville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Poplarville and Pearl River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pearl River County numbers.
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: 1 in 96 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
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.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Poplarville since 2015, this page uses Pearl River County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
29% of truck crash reports in Pearl River County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Poplarville since 2015: I-59 (6), SR-26 (6), CR-SPRING Hill Road (1), SR-53 (1) and US-11 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Poplarville fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 6 |
| SR-26 | 6 |
| CR-SPRING Hill Road | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Poplarville at a glance
| Population | 2,898 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 536 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39470) | $52,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39470) | $166,555 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Poplarville
How many truck crashes happen in Poplarville?
404 truck crashes have been reported in Pearl River County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 217 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Poplarville?
Truck crashes in Pearl River County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Poplarville?
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 Poplarville compared with Mississippi?
Pearl River County records 59.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Poplarville?
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.