Grenada County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grenada County: 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
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grenada County compares with Mississippi
Grenada County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grenada County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grenada County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.4 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Grenada County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Grenada County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Grenada County has recorded 200 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Grenada County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (3), US-51 (3), SR-8 (2) and Sweethome Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Grenada County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grenada County.
- 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 Grenada County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grenada County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-51 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| Sweethome Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grenada County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 25 |
| Sunset Drive | 8 |
| Sunset Dr | 4 |
| Paper Mill Road | 3 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| Air Industrial Park | 2 |
| Commerce Street | 2 |
| Lakeview Dr | 2 |
Grenada County at a glance
| Population | 20,931 |
| Land area | 422.1 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,954 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grenada 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | +65% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -9% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +8% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grenada County
ZIP codes in Grenada County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Grenada County
How many truck accidents are there in Grenada County?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grenada County (106 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grenada County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Grenada County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Grenada County?
Since 2015, Grenada County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grenada County compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 80.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grenada County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grenada County?
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.