Kosciusko, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kosciusko: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kosciusko and Attala County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Attala County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Attala County: 1 in 152 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Attala County has recorded 164 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Kosciusko since 2015, this page uses Attala County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
29% of truck crash reports in Attala 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 (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (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.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kosciusko happened on SR-19 (2) and SR-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Kosciusko fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Attala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 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 |
Kosciusko at a glance
| Population | 6,774 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 898 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39090) | $48,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39090) | $113,257 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kosciusko
How common are truck crashes in Kosciusko?
Attala County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kosciusko?
July has the most truck crashes in Attala County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kosciusko?
Since 2015, Attala County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kosciusko compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 80.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Attala County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kosciusko?
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.