Copiah County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Copiah 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 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Copiah County compares with Mississippi
Copiah County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Copiah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Copiah County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Copiah County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Copiah County: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Copiah County since 2015: 187 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Copiah County is I-55, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-28 (7), SR-27 (3) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Copiah County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Copiah County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Copiah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Copiah County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| SR-28 | 7 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Copiah County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 6 |
| Brushy Creek Road | 3 |
| Dentville Road | 2 |
| I-55S | 2 |
| Ms 27 | 2 |
| Ms 28 | 2 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 2 |
| Ms-27 | 2 |
Copiah County at a glance
| Population | 27,536 |
| Land area | 777.3 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,466 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Copiah 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 18 | +77% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 27 | +46% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | -3% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Copiah County
How many truck accidents are there in Copiah County?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Copiah County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 187 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Copiah County?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Copiah County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Copiah County?
June has the most truck crashes in Copiah County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Copiah County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Copiah County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Copiah County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Copiah County has 99.0 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Copiah 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.