Quitman County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quitman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 23 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Quitman County compares with Mississippi
Quitman County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Quitman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Quitman County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.13 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 2.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 65% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 21.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 47% below the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Quitman 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, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Quitman County: October worst month: 21.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Quitman County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 175 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (21.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 21.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 21.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Quitman County happened on SR-3 (1), SR-315 (1) and US-278 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quitman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Quitman County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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 Quitman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Quitman County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Quitman County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 315 | 2 |
| Mlk Drive | 1 |
| SR-315 | 1 |
| State Highway 3 South | 1 |
Quitman County at a glance
| Population | 5,542 |
| Land area | 405.0 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $33,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Quitman 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -15% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 2 | -59% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | +44% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Quitman County
ZIP codes in Quitman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Quitman County
How common are truck crashes in Quitman County?
Quitman County has had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Quitman County?
October has the most truck crashes in Quitman County, 21.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Quitman County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Quitman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Quitman County compare with Mississippi?
Quitman County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Quitman County?
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.