Pearl, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pearl: 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
1 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pearl compares with Mississippi
Pearl against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pearl stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pearl | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Pearl is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Pearl at a glance: 1 in 222 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Pearl has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pearl is I-20, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-55 (7), US-49 (3) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Pearl fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pearl.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Pearl
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-55 | 7 |
| US-49 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-Flowood Dr | 1 |
| Pearl Street | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-468 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pearl) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 6 |
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-49 | 3 |
| Pearson Rd | 3 |
| Exit 47B | 3 |
| Bass Pro Drive | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| Flying J Parking Lot | 2 |
Pearl at a glance
| Population | 28,458 |
| Land area | 25.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39208) | $65,480 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39208) | $183,310 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pearl 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 | 15 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 23 | +51% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | -7% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | -14% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pearl
How many truck accidents are there in Pearl?
239 truck crashes have been reported in Pearl since 2015, with 6 deaths and 102 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pearl?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pearl since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pearl?
March has the most truck crashes in Pearl, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pearl?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pearl since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Pearl compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pearl, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pearl?
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.