Choctaw County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Choctaw 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Choctaw County compares with Mississippi
Choctaw County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.1 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 84% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 10.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 58% below the state |
Choctaw County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Choctaw County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Choctaw County has recorded 59 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Choctaw County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-15 (1) and SR-413 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Choctaw County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Choctaw County.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-413 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| Ms 12 | 2 |
| Ms 15 | 2 |
| Ms Hwy 15 | 2 |
| Curtis Rd | 1 |
| E Madison | 1 |
| Hebron Rd | 1 |
| Ms Highway 15 | 1 |
| Ms Highway 32 | 1 |
Choctaw County at a glance
| Population | 8,091 |
| Land area | 418.2 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,962 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | -11% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Choctaw County
How many truck crashes happen in Choctaw County?
Choctaw County has had 59 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Choctaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Choctaw County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Choctaw County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Choctaw County records 55.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Choctaw 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.