Falcon, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falcon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falcon and Quitman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Quitman County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Quitman County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Quitman County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 21.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Quitman County has recorded 23 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 175 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Falcon since 2015; patterns below come from Quitman County as a whole.
43% of truck crash reports in Quitman County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 21.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Falcon since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1) and SR-315 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Quitman County.
Route planning tips for Falcon fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 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 |
Falcon at a glance
| Population | 116 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falcon
How many truck crashes happen in Falcon?
Since 2015, 23 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Quitman County (26 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Falcon?
October has the most truck crashes in Quitman County, 21.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Falcon?
Since 2015, Quitman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Falcon compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Quitman County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Falcon?
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.