Coahoma, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coahoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coahoma and Coahoma County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coahoma 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 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Coahoma County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Mississippi on 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
Coahoma County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Coahoma since 2015, this page uses Coahoma County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
35% of truck crash reports in Coahoma County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of Coahoma with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 4 |
| 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 at a glance
| Population | 218 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38617) | $19,861 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38617) | $62,659 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coahoma
How many truck crashes happen in Coahoma?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coahoma County (117 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coahoma?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Coahoma since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coahoma?
Truck crashes in Coahoma County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coahoma?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coahoma County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coahoma compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coahoma County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coahoma?
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.