Mendenhall, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mendenhall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mendenhall and Simpson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Simpson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Simpson County compares with Mississippi
Simpson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Simpson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Simpson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 79% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Simpson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Simpson County: 1 in 294 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Simpson County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 70 truck crashes reported in Mendenhall since 2015, this page uses Simpson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-COUNTY Line Rd (1), Highway 149 (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Mendenhall fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-49; 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 Simpson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 5 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Rd | 1 |
| Highway 149 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Simpson County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 30 |
| SR-49 | 9 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| Highway 49 North | 2 |
| Highway 49 South | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| Airport Rd | 1 |
Mendenhall at a glance
| Population | 2,130 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 398 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39114) | $60,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39114) | $131,157 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Simpson 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 | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 31 | +46% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mendenhall
How many truck crashes happen in Mendenhall?
Simpson County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mendenhall?
NHTSA data shows US-49 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mendenhall since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mendenhall?
Truck crashes in Simpson County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mendenhall?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Simpson County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mendenhall compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 105.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Simpson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mendenhall?
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.