Beechwood, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beechwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beechwood and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Warren County: 1 in 189 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 613 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Beechwood had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Warren County numbers.
21% of truck crash reports in Warren County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Beechwood with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-27 (3), US-61 (3) and Clay St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Beechwood fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; 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
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Beechwood at a glance
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beechwood
How many truck accidents are there in Beechwood?
Warren County has had 613 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Beechwood?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beechwood: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beechwood?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beechwood?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Beechwood compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 121.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beechwood?
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.