Booneville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Booneville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Booneville and Prentiss County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Prentiss County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prentiss County compares with Mississippi
Prentiss County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prentiss County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prentiss County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Prentiss County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Prentiss County: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Prentiss County has recorded 156 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Booneville since 2015, this page uses Prentiss County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
33% of truck crash reports in Prentiss County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.5%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Booneville is US-45, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1140 (1), SR-30 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Booneville fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Prentiss County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prentiss County) |
|---|---|
| East Veterans Drive | 2 |
| North Second Street | 2 |
| Ripley Road | 2 |
| Bolton Ave | 1 |
| County Road 3401 | 1 |
| County Road 3501 | 1 |
| County Road 5011 | 1 |
| E Church St | 1 |
Booneville at a glance
| Population | 9,367 |
| Land area | 25.8 sq mi |
| Density | 364 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38829) | $51,859 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38829) | $129,084 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prentiss 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 | 3 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 13 | +47% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -0% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Booneville
How many truck crashes happen in Booneville?
Prentiss County has had 156 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Booneville?
US-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Booneville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Booneville?
The worst month is November: 13.5% of truck crashes in Prentiss County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Booneville?
Since 2015, Prentiss County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Booneville compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Prentiss County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Booneville?
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.