Calhoun County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calhoun 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 98 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Mississippi
Calhoun County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 57% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Calhoun County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Calhoun County: 1.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Mississippi: 5.1).
Overview
Police reported 98 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Calhoun County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Calhoun Street | 1 |
| County Rd 300 | 1 |
| County Road 275 | 1 |
| County Road 306 | 1 |
| County Road 423 | 1 |
| County Road 435 | 1 |
| Cr 423 | 1 |
| E Sweet Potato St | 1 |
Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 12,754 |
| Land area | 586.6 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $44,163 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +300% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 9 | +36% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Calhoun County
ZIP codes in Calhoun County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Calhoun County
How many truck crashes happen in Calhoun County?
Since 2015, 98 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (55 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Calhoun County?
The worst month is July: 12.2% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Calhoun County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Calhoun County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Calhoun County compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 66.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Calhoun 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.