Elizabeth, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elizabeth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elizabeth and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Mississippi
Washington County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.79 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 31% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Washington County sits below Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: August 18.5% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 298 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 235 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elizabeth since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
23% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (18.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elizabeth is US-82, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-61 (3) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Elizabeth fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 5 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 13 |
| SR-82 | 7 |
| Harbor Front Road | 4 |
| Ms1 | 4 |
| Ms 1 | 3 |
| 1600Bl Harbor Front Rd | 2 |
| Broadway St | 2 |
| Harbor Front Rd | 2 |
Elizabeth at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38756) | $45,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38756) | $109,002 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 15 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 24 | +66% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -0% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | +10% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elizabeth
How many truck crashes happen in Elizabeth?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (235 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elizabeth?
US-82 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Elizabeth since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elizabeth?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in August, with 18.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elizabeth?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elizabeth compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 62.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elizabeth?
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.