Sallis, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sallis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sallis 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Attala County is lower on 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.
The headline for Attala County: 1 in 152 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Attala County has recorded 164 truck crashes since 2015, with 84 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Sallis had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Attala County numbers.
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
July has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sallis happened on I-55 (2), SR-12 (1) and SR-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Sallis fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 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 |
Sallis at a glance
| Population | 129 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 314 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39160) | $58,933 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39160) | $84,772 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sallis
How many truck crashes happen in Sallis?
164 truck crashes have been reported in Attala County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 84 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sallis?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Attala County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sallis?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Attala County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Sallis compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Attala County has 80.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sallis?
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.