Olive Branch, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Olive Branch: 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
3 of 367 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Olive Branch compares with Mississippi
Olive Branch against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Olive Branch stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Olive Branch | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Olive Branch sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Olive Branch: US-78 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Olive Branch.
Overview
Police reported 367 crashes involving commercial trucks in Olive Branch since 2015: 173 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Olive Branch is US-78, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-175 (14), I-240 (5) and I-22 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Olive Branch fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Olive Branch
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-78 | 18 |
| SR-175 | 14 |
| I-240 | 5 |
| I-22 | 3 |
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 3 |
| Raines Rd | 2 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| SR-385 | 2 |
| Winchester Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Olive Branch) |
|---|---|
| Hacks Cross Rd | 27 |
| Hacks Cross Road | 18 |
| Bethel Rd | 10 |
| Nail Road | 7 |
| Bethel Road | 6 |
| Nail Rd | 6 |
| Polk Lane | 5 |
| Stateline Rd | 5 |
Olive Branch at a glance
| Population | 47,365 |
| Land area | 55.8 sq mi |
| Density | 849 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38654) | $103,092 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38654) | $309,467 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Olive Branch 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 | 27 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | -36% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 25 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +19% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 30. 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 Olive Branch
How common are truck crashes in Olive Branch?
Since 2015, 367 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Olive Branch (173 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Olive Branch?
US-78 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Olive Branch since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Olive Branch?
August has the most truck crashes in Olive Branch, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Olive Branch?
Since 2015, Olive Branch has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Olive Branch compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Olive Branch has 65.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Olive Branch?
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.