Friars Point, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Friars Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Friars Point 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 |
Coahoma County sits below Mississippi 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.
The headline for Coahoma County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Friars Point 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
October has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Friars Point since 2015 were spread across roads: US-49 (1), US-49N (1) and US-61 (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 Friars Point fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Coahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 1 |
| US-49N | 1 |
| US-61 | 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 |
Friars Point at a glance
| Population | 847 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 770 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38631) | $29,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38631) | $81,969 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Friars Point
How many truck accidents are there in Friars Point?
Coahoma County has had 139 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Friars Point?
October has the most truck crashes in Coahoma County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Friars Point?
Since 2015, Coahoma County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Friars Point compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Coahoma County records 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Friars Point?
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.