Walls, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walls 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. It runs above Mississippi on 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
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.
Walls had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeSoto County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% 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.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Walls is US-61, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-55 (2), Church Rd (1) and E Holmes Rd (1).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Walls fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-61 | 5 |
| I-55 | 2 |
| Church Rd | 1 |
| E Holmes Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-713 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 |
Walls at a glance
| Population | 1,412 |
| Land area | 11.8 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per 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 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 Walls
How many truck crashes happen in Walls?
Since 2015, 1,322 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeSoto County (605 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walls?
US-61 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Walls since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Walls?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in DeSoto County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walls?
Since 2015, DeSoto County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Walls compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
DeSoto County records 57.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Walls?
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.