Eudora, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eudora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eudora 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 sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for DeSoto County: 3.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
DeSoto County has recorded 1,322 truck crashes since 2015, with 605 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Eudora since 2015; patterns below come from DeSoto County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eudora since 2015: I-55 (3), US-61 (3), CR-FOGG Rd (1), I-269 (1) and I-69 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Eudora fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeSoto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-61 | 3 |
| CR-FOGG Rd | 1 |
| I-269 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-713 | 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 |
Eudora at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38641) | $96,208 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38641) | $244,154 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eudora
How many truck accidents are there in Eudora?
Since 2015, 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (605 injured, 39 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Eudora?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eudora?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in DeSoto County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eudora compare with Mississippi?
DeSoto County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eudora?
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.