Edwards, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edwards: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edwards 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 |
Hinds County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Edwards at a glance: I-20 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Edwards since 2015.
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 2 truck crashes reported in Edwards 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Edwards with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Edwards fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| SR-27 | 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 |
Edwards at a glance
| Population | 927 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 558 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39066) | $46,458 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39066) | $121,329 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 55 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 125. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edwards
How many truck accidents are there in Edwards?
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 Edwards?
I-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Edwards since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Edwards?
Truck crashes in Hinds County peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Edwards?
Since 2015, Hinds County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Edwards compared with Mississippi?
Hinds County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edwards?
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.