Perry County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry 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
2 of 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Mississippi
Perry County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Perry County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Perry County: 10.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Perry County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-98 leads in Perry County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-15 (3) and SR-29 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Perry County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-98; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Perry County) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 5 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 29 | 2 |
| Old Augusta Rd | 2 |
| SR-98 | 2 |
| US-98 | 2 |
| Camp Eight Road | 1 |
| Corrinith Church Rd | 1 |
| Daughtry Hill Road | 1 |
| East Bond Road | 1 |
Perry County at a glance
| Population | 11,406 |
| Land area | 647.3 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,725 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -45% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | +55% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +32% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 14 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, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Perry County
ZIP codes in Perry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Perry County
How many truck crashes happen in Perry County?
161 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 86 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Perry County?
NHTSA data shows US-98 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Perry County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perry County?
March has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Perry County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Perry County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 117.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Perry 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.