Waynesboro, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waynesboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waynesboro 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 sits below Mississippi 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.
Wayne County at a glance: 1 in 185 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.6% in 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.
With 71 truck crashes reported in Waynesboro since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Waynesboro happened on US-45 (3), US-84 (3), CR-BEAT Four Shubuta (1), CR-COUNTY Lake Denham Rd (1) and SR-145 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Waynesboro fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-BEAT Four Shubuta | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Lake Denham Rd | 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 |
Waynesboro at a glance
| Population | 4,507 |
| Land area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Density | 355 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39367) | $37,409 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39367) | $102,215 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waynesboro
How common are truck crashes in Waynesboro?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (136 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waynesboro?
The worst month is April: 12.7% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waynesboro?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Waynesboro compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 85.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waynesboro?
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.