Summit, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Summit and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 329 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Mississippi
Pike County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pike County sits below Mississippi on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Summit: I-55 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Summit: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 329 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 181 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Summit since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
26% of truck crash reports in Pike County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-98 (3), SR-24 (2) and SR-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Summit fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 7 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSTON Station Rd | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-570 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 15 |
| Presley Blvd | 3 |
| US-98 | 3 |
| Airport Fernwood Rd | 2 |
| Airport Fernwood Road | 2 |
| Osyka Progress Rd | 2 |
| River Ridge Rd | 2 |
| River Ridge Road | 2 |
Summit at a glance
| Population | 1,438 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 623 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39666) | $45,482 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39666) | $167,975 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +102% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +27% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summit
How common are truck crashes in Summit?
Pike County has had 329 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Summit?
I-55 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Summit since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Summit?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Summit?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Summit compare with Mississippi?
Pike County records 73.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Summit?
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.