Beaumont, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaumont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaumont and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
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 |
Perry County sits below Mississippi 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).
Perry County at a glance: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 161 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Beaumont since 2015, this page uses Perry County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
32% of truck crash reports in Perry County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Beaumont is US-98, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-15 (1).
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 Beaumont fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- Look at alternatives to US-98 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-98 | 6 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
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 |
Beaumont at a glance
| Population | 666 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 193 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39423) | $54,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39423) | $137,980 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaumont
How common are truck crashes in Beaumont?
Perry County has had 161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Beaumont?
US-98 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Beaumont since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaumont?
The worst month is March: 11.2% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaumont?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Beaumont compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 117.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Beaumont?
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.