Stoneville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stoneville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stoneville 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Washington County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Washington County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 18.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 235 people and killed 23.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Stoneville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
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
The worst month is August with 18.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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
US-82 leads within 10 miles of Stoneville with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-61 (3) and SR-1 (2).
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 Stoneville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 6 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
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 |
Stoneville at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Stoneville
How many truck accidents are there in Stoneville?
Washington County has had 298 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 235 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stoneville?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stoneville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stoneville?
The worst month is August: 18.5% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stoneville?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Stoneville compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 62.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stoneville?
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.