Sebastopol, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sebastopol: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sebastopol 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 |
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.
Sebastopol at a glance: SR-21 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sebastopol since 2015.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 396 truck crashes since 2015, with 225 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Sebastopol had 4 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sebastopol is SR-21, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Sebastopol fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
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 |
Sebastopol at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39359) | $39,688 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sebastopol
How many truck crashes happen in Sebastopol?
396 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 225 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sebastopol?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sebastopol: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sebastopol?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in June, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sebastopol?
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 Sebastopol compared with Mississippi?
Scott County records 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sebastopol?
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.