Louisville, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Louisville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Louisville and Winston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winston County compares with Mississippi
Winston County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winston County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Winston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Winston County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Winston County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Louisville since 2015; patterns below come from Winston County as a whole.
35% of truck crash reports in Winston County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
SR-25 leads within 10 miles of Louisville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-BROOKSVILLE Rd (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Louisville fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-25 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 Winston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 3 |
| CR-BROOKSVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winston County) |
|---|---|
| Ms 25 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| Bethany Ebenezer Road | 2 |
| East Main | 1 |
| Griffin Industrial Road | 1 |
| Gumbranch To Highway 25 Road | 1 |
| Hanna Spur Road | 1 |
| Harper Road | 1 |
Louisville at a glance
| Population | 5,899 |
| Land area | 15.1 sq mi |
| Density | 391 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39339) | $48,911 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39339) | $138,845 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winston 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 | 5 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +84% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 9 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | -7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Louisville
How many truck crashes happen in Louisville?
Winston County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Louisville?
SR-25 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Louisville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Louisville?
The worst month is July: 11.3% of truck crashes in Winston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Louisville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winston County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Louisville compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Winston County has 51.1 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Louisville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.