Scott County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott 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
7 of 396 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Mississippi
Scott County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County sits below Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Scott County: I-20 most fatal truck crashes in Scott County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 396 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-21 (5), SR-35 (5) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Scott County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 5 |
| SR-35 | 5 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| CR-DOC Webb Rd | 1 |
| CR-GOOD Hope Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-481 | 1 |
| SR-483 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 19 |
| SR-35 | 6 |
| Hwy 35 North | 6 |
| Fountain Drive | 4 |
| SR-80 | 4 |
| Hwy 80 West | 3 |
| Morris Tullos Drive | 3 |
| Fountain Dr | 2 |
Scott County at a glance
| Population | 27,666 |
| Land area | 609.2 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,899 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 12 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | +91% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 33 | +11% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Scott County
ZIP codes in Scott County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Scott County
How many truck crashes happen in Scott County?
Scott County has had 396 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 225 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scott County?
I-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Scott County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scott County?
June has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott County?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Scott County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Scott County records 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scott County?
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.