Bolton, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bolton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bolton and Hinds County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hinds County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 1,527 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hinds County compares with Mississippi
Hinds County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hinds County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hinds County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 14% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Hinds County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bolton: I-20 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bolton.
Overview
Hinds County has recorded 1,527 truck crashes since 2015, with 909 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Bolton since 2015, this page uses Hinds County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bolton is I-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Bolton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hinds County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hinds County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 93 |
| I-55 | 59 |
| I-20 East | 34 |
| I-20 West | 27 |
| I-55 South | 26 |
| I-220 | 20 |
| Gallatin Street | 16 |
| I-55 North | 16 |
Bolton at a glance
| Population | 420 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 276 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39041) | $41,137 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39041) | $145,482 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hinds 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 | 55 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 105 | +92% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 108 | +3% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 125 | +16% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 55 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bolton
How many truck accidents are there in Bolton?
Since 2015, 1,527 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hinds County (909 injured, 66 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bolton?
I-20 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bolton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bolton?
January has the most truck crashes in Hinds County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bolton?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hinds County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Bolton compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Hinds County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bolton?
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.