Richton, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richton 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Perry County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Perry County: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 161 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Richton since 2015; patterns below come from Perry County as a whole.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Within this area, SR-29 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Richton fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
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 |
Richton at a glance
| Population | 936 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 408 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39476) | $58,919 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39476) | $120,688 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richton
How many truck crashes happen in Richton?
161 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 86 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Richton?
SR-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Richton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richton?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in March, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richton?
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 Richton compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 117.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.