Raleigh, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Raleigh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Raleigh and Smith County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Smith County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Mississippi
Smith County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Smith County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Smith County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smith County. They injured 58 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
Raleigh had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Smith County numbers.
39% of truck crash reports in Smith County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Raleigh since 2015: SR-18 (3) and SR-35 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Smith County.
Route planning tips for Raleigh fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smith County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- 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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 28 | 2 |
| Mimosa Dr Ms-35 | 1 |
| Ms 18 | 1 |
| Ms 35 | 1 |
| Ms 531 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 37 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Scr 504 | 1 |
Raleigh at a glance
| Population | 1,073 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39153) | $60,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39153) | $93,508 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +85% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | +5% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Raleigh
How many truck crashes happen in Raleigh?
Smith County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Raleigh?
The worst month is April: 14.0% of truck crashes in Smith County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Raleigh?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Smith County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Raleigh compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 83.5 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Raleigh?
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.