Wayne County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne 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
1 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Mississippi
Wayne County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Wayne County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wayne County: 1 in 185 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 136 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-45 (4), CR-BEAT Four Shubuta (1) and CR-COUNTY Lake Denham Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Wayne County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 5 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| CR-BEAT Four Shubuta | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Lake Denham Rd | 1 |
| CR-DENHAM Progress Rd | 1 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Alta 1 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-184 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| Azalea Dr | 3 |
| Mississippi Drive | 3 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| SR-84 | 3 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| Buckatunna Millry Road | 2 |
| Denham Progress Road | 2 |
| Eucutta Rd | 2 |
Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 19,749 |
| Land area | 810.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,388 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 7 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +66% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 16 | +20% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wayne County
ZIP codes in Wayne County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wayne County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne County?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (136 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne County?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Wayne County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne County?
The worst month is April: 12.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wayne County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wayne County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wayne County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 85.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wayne County?
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.