Chickasaw County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chickasaw 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
0 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chickasaw County compares with Mississippi
Chickasaw County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chickasaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chickasaw County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.7 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Chickasaw County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Chickasaw County at a glance: 4.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chickasaw County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Chickasaw County is SR-15, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-32 (1), SR-47 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chickasaw County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Chickasaw County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chickasaw County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chickasaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 4 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 3 |
| State Highway 15 | 2 |
| 3Rd Ave | 1 |
| County Road 202 | 1 |
| County Road 55 | 1 |
| Cr 515 North | 1 |
| Cr9 | 1 |
Chickasaw County at a glance
| Population | 16,774 |
| Land area | 501.8 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,828 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chickasaw 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 | 6 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 8 | +35% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chickasaw County
ZIP codes in Chickasaw County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chickasaw County
How many truck crashes happen in Chickasaw County?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 61 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chickasaw County?
Since 2015, SR-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Chickasaw County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chickasaw County?
August has the most truck crashes in Chickasaw County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Chickasaw County?
Since 2015, Chickasaw County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chickasaw County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Chickasaw County has 53.7 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chickasaw 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.