Attala County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Attala 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
1 of 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Attala County compares with Mississippi
Attala County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Attala County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Attala County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Attala County has lower values than Mississippi for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Attala County at a glance: 1 in 152 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Attala County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads in Attala County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-12 (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Attala County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% 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
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 Attala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Attala County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 4 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Attala County) |
|---|---|
| Ms Highway 12 | 6 |
| Ms-35 | 3 |
| Fenwick Street | 2 |
| Highway 35 North | 2 |
| Hwy 12 East | 2 |
| Ms-12 | 2 |
| Ms-19 | 2 |
| Attala Rd 3027 | 1 |
Attala County at a glance
| Population | 17,222 |
| Land area | 735.0 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,782 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Attala 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Attala County
ZIP codes in Attala County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Attala County
How many truck accidents are there in Attala County?
Attala County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Attala County?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Attala County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Attala County?
Truck crashes in Attala County peak in July, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Attala County?
Since 2015, Attala County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Attala County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Attala County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Attala County?
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.