Coahoma County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coahoma 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 Coahoma County compares with Mississippi
Coahoma County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coahoma County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.83 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Coahoma County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Coahoma County at a glance: 5.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 139 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coahoma County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Coahoma County is US-61, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by New Africa Road (1) and US-49N (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 Coahoma County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coahoma County) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| New Africa Road | 1 |
| US-49N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coahoma County) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 4 |
| South State Street | 3 |
| SR-161 | 2 |
| State St | 2 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| US-61 | 2 |
| Cherry | 1 |
| Farrell Road | 1 |
Coahoma County at a glance
| Population | 20,105 |
| Land area | 553.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,366 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coahoma 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 | 12 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +19% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | -6% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -18% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coahoma County
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Questions fleets ask about Coahoma County
How many truck crashes happen in Coahoma County?
Coahoma County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coahoma County?
Since 2015, US-61 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Coahoma County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coahoma County?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in Coahoma County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coahoma County?
Since 2015, Coahoma County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Coahoma County compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coahoma County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coahoma 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.