Morton, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morton and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Scott County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Morton: I-20 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Morton.
Overview
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 225 people and killed 30.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Morton had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scott County numbers.
28% of truck crash reports in Scott County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Morton with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-481 (2), CR-BARKER Rd (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Morton fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-481 | 2 |
| CR-BARKER Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Morton at a glance
| Population | 3,641 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 410 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39117) | $58,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39117) | $119,522 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morton
How many truck crashes happen in Morton?
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (225 injured, 30 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morton?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morton: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morton?
The worst month is June: 10.9% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Morton?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morton compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morton?
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.