Maben, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maben: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Maben and Webster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Webster County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 33 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webster County compares with Mississippi
Webster County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webster County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.6% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Webster County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Maben: US-82 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Maben: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Webster County has recorded 33 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 130 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Maben since 2015, this page uses Webster County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
24% of truck crash reports in Webster County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-15 (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Maben fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.3% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Webster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webster County) |
|---|---|
| East Old 82 | 1 |
| Ms 404 | 1 |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 1 |
| Us Highway 82 West | 1 |
| Vet Mem Blvd | 1 |
Maben at a glance
| Population | 761 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39750) | $49,402 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39750) | $104,800 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Webster 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 | 4 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | -38% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Maben
How many truck crashes happen in Maben?
Webster County has had 33 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 1.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Maben?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Maben: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Maben?
The worst month is February: 12.1% of truck crashes in Webster County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Maben?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webster County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Maben compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Webster County has 28.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Maben?
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.