Pheba, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pheba: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pheba and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Clay County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
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.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Pheba since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pheba since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (2) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Pheba fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 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 |
Pheba at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39755) | $29,922 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39755) | $119,322 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pheba
How common are truck crashes in Pheba?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 84 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pheba?
November has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pheba?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clay County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pheba compare with Mississippi?
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 Pheba?
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.