Jacinto, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacinto: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacinto and Alcorn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alcorn County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for 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
Police reported 301 crashes involving commercial trucks in Alcorn County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Jacinto had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Alcorn County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (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.
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jacinto since 2015: US-45 (3), US-72 (3), SR-365 (2), CR-1140 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Jacinto fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Alcorn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-365 | 2 |
| CR-1140 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 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 |
Jacinto at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38833) | $52,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38833) | $139,014 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacinto
How many truck crashes happen in Jacinto?
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Alcorn County (162 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jacinto?
January has the most truck crashes in Alcorn County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jacinto?
Since 2015, Alcorn County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jacinto compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alcorn County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jacinto?
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.