Bridgetown, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridgetown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bridgetown and DeSoto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeSoto County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeSoto County compares with Mississippi
DeSoto County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeSoto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
DeSoto County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for DeSoto County: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeSoto County since 2015: 605 people were injured and 39 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bridgetown since 2015, this page uses DeSoto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-78 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: SR-175 (8), I-55 (6) and SR-302 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Their busiest month is October, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bridgetown fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- Look at alternatives to US-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-78 | 14 |
| SR-175 | 8 |
| I-55 | 6 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| CR-HOLMES Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERDALE Rd | 1 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| Hickory Hill Dr | 1 |
| I-22 | 1 |
| I-269 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeSoto County) |
|---|---|
| Goodman Rd | 50 |
| Stateline Road | 39 |
| Stateline Rd | 34 |
| I-55 | 27 |
| Hacks Cross Rd | 27 |
| Church Road | 21 |
| Hacks Cross Road | 19 |
| Airways Blvd | 18 |
Bridgetown at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38672) | $116,184 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38672) | $321,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeSoto 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 | 29 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 65 | +124% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 91 | +40% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 113 | +24% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridgetown
How many truck crashes happen in Bridgetown?
1,322 truck crashes have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 605 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bridgetown?
Since 2015, US-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridgetown: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bridgetown?
Truck crashes in DeSoto County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bridgetown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bridgetown compared with Mississippi?
DeSoto County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bridgetown?
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.