Clara, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clara: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clara and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
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 |
Wayne County has lower values than Mississippi for 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.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Clara had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
30% of truck crash reports in Wayne County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-84 (2), SR-145 (1) and SR-184 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Clara fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| 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 |
Clara at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clara
How many truck crashes happen in Clara?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (136 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clara?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clara: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clara?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in April, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clara?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Clara compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 Clara?
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.