Wheeler, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheeler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheeler 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 runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Wheeler 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
November has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.5% 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, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-30 (1) and SR-4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Wheeler fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
Wheeler at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wheeler
How common are truck crashes in Wheeler?
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 Wheeler?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wheeler since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler?
The worst month is November: 13.5% of truck crashes in Prentiss County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wheeler?
Since 2015, Prentiss County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Wheeler compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Prentiss County has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wheeler?
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.