Clay County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Mississippi
Clay County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Clay County sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
The headline for Clay County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 84 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-45A (2) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 2 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-45A | 10 |
| Ms 50 | 5 |
| Hwy 45 Alt | 3 |
| Ira Hutson Road | 2 |
| Ms Highway 50 | 2 |
| Us 45 Alt | 2 |
| Brand Una Rd | 1 |
| Clay | 1 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 18,213 |
| Land area | 410.1 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $42,624 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +73% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +46% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 12 | +19% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
ZIP codes in Clay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How many truck accidents are there in Clay County?
Clay County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay County?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in November, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clay County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Clay County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 62.9 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clay 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.