Alcorn County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alcorn 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
6 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alcorn County compares with Mississippi
Alcorn County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alcorn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alcorn County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 43% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Alcorn County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Alcorn County at a glance: 2.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alcorn County. They injured 162 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Alcorn County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-72 (3) and SR-350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Alcorn County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Alcorn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Alcorn County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alcorn County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 19 |
| SR-72 | 9 |
| Harper Rd | 4 |
| US-45 | 4 |
| Harper Road | 3 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| Old Brandon Rd | 2 |
| Proper Street | 2 |
Alcorn County at a glance
| Population | 34,228 |
| Land area | 400.0 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,653 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alcorn 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 | 6 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +223% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +5% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Alcorn County
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Questions fleets ask about Alcorn County
How many truck crashes happen in Alcorn County?
301 truck crashes have been reported in Alcorn County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 162 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alcorn County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Alcorn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alcorn County?
Since 2015, Alcorn County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Alcorn County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Alcorn County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alcorn County?
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.