Horn Lake, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Horn Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Horn Lake 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 |
Compared with Mississippi, DeSoto County is lower on 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
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.
With 87 truck crashes reported in Horn Lake since 2015, this page uses DeSoto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Horn Lake since 2015: I-55 (13), SR-175 (13), US-78 (10), US-61 (5) and I-240 (3). No single road stands out.
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 Horn Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DeSoto County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.4% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 13 |
| SR-175 | 13 |
| US-78 | 10 |
| US-61 | 5 |
| I-240 | 3 |
| Airways Blvd | 2 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| Brooks Rd | 1 |
| Church Rd | 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 |
Horn Lake at a glance
| Population | 26,574 |
| Land area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,658 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38637) | $53,311 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38637) | $171,192 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Horn Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Horn Lake?
1,322 truck crashes have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 605 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Horn Lake?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Horn Lake?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeSoto County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Horn Lake compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeSoto County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Horn Lake?
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.