Union County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union 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
2 of 356 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Mississippi
Union County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union 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 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Union County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Union County: 3.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 356 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 164 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Union County is SR-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-22 (2), US-78 (2) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Union County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Union County) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 5 |
| I-22 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 40 |
| SR-15 | 6 |
| Ms 15 | 5 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 5 |
| Munsford Drive | 3 |
| Highway 15 South | 2 |
| Magnolia Way | 2 |
| Park Plaza Drive | 2 |
Union County at a glance
| Population | 28,363 |
| Land area | 415.6 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 11 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +56% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +43% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +24% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Union County
ZIP codes in Union County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Union County
How common are truck crashes in Union County?
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (164 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union County?
SR-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Union County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union County?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union County?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 105.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union County?
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.