Southaven, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southaven: 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
9 of 431 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Southaven compares with Mississippi
Southaven against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Southaven stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Southaven | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 61% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Southaven has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Southaven: 4.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Overview
Southaven has recorded 431 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
US-78 leads within 10 miles of Southaven with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-175 (14), I-55 (11) and I-240 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Southaven fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Southaven
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-55 | 11 |
| I-240 | 7 |
| US-61 | 4 |
| Airways Blvd | 2 |
| Mu-E Raines Rd | 2 |
| Raines Rd | 2 |
| SR-176 | 2 |
| SR-302 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Southaven) |
|---|---|
| Goodman Rd | 42 |
| Stateline Road | 37 |
| Stateline Rd | 29 |
| Airways Blvd | 18 |
| Church Road | 11 |
| Getwell Road | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| Getwell Rd | 4 |
Southaven at a glance
| Population | 57,493 |
| Land area | 41.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38671) | $61,843 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38671) | $187,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Southaven 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 | 7 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | +219% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 30 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +21% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southaven
How many truck accidents are there in Southaven?
Since 2015, 431 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Southaven (170 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Southaven?
Since 2015, US-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southaven: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southaven?
The worst month is June: 10.9% of truck crashes in Southaven happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Southaven?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Southaven since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Southaven compared with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 63.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Southaven, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Southaven?
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.