Jonestown, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jonestown 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). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Coahoma County at a glance: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in 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.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Jonestown since 2015; patterns below come from Coahoma County as a whole.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-61 leads within 10 miles of Jonestown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Jonestown 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.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-61 | 4 |
| US-278 | 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 |
Jonestown at a glance
| Population | 906 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,341 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38639) | $35,313 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38639) | $58,925 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jonestown
How many truck accidents are there in Jonestown?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Coahoma County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 117 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jonestown?
US-61 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jonestown since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jonestown?
Truck crashes in Coahoma County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jonestown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Coahoma County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Jonestown compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coahoma County has 60.6 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jonestown?
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.