Myrtle, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Myrtle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Myrtle and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
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
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 164 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Myrtle since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
23% of truck crash reports in Union County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Myrtle happened on SR-15 (4), SR-30 (4), I-22 (1), SR-5 (1) and US-78 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Myrtle fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 4 |
| I-22 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-78 | 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 |
Myrtle at a glance
| Population | 488 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38650) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38650) | $184,772 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Myrtle
How many truck crashes happen in Myrtle?
Since 2015, 356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (164 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Myrtle?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in June, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Myrtle?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Myrtle 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 Myrtle?
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.