Warren County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren 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
3 of 613 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Mississippi
Warren County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren 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 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 7% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Warren County sits below Mississippi on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Warren County at a glance: 1 in 189 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 613 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 319 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-61 (4), SR-27 (3) and SR-3 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| Clay St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 64 |
| North Washington | 9 |
| I-20 West | 8 |
| I-20 East | 7 |
| US-61 | 6 |
| Hwy 61 South | 5 |
| Ms Highway 3 | 3 |
| North Washington St | 3 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 42,105 |
| Land area | 588.5 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,273 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 27 | +39% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | +33% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +69% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
ZIP codes in Warren County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How common are truck crashes in Warren County?
613 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 319 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Warren County?
I-20 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Warren County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Warren County?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Warren County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 121.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warren County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.