Woodland, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodland and Chickasaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chickasaw County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Chickasaw County: 4.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Chickasaw County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Woodland since 2015, this page uses Chickasaw County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
43% of truck crash reports in Chickasaw County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 2.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Woodland since 2015: SR-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chickasaw County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Woodland fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chickasaw County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 4.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chickasaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Woodland at a glance
| Population | 116 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 205 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39776) | $50,909 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39776) | $113,370 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodland
How common are truck crashes in Woodland?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chickasaw County (61 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodland?
August has the most truck crashes in Chickasaw County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Woodland?
Since 2015, Chickasaw County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Woodland compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 53.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chickasaw County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Woodland?
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.