Jackson, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson: 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
8 of 940 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson compares with Mississippi
Jackson against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Mississippi, Jackson is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jackson: 1 in 110 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 940 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson since 2015: 561 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 15 miles of Jackson happened on I-20 (12), I-55 (12), US-49 (9), US-80 (3) and SR-18 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Jackson fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| I-55 | 12 |
| US-49 | 9 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-220 | 1 |
| Mu-Flowood Dr | 1 |
| Pearl Street | 1 |
| SR-468 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 71 |
| I-55 | 50 |
| I-20 East | 32 |
| I-20 West | 26 |
| I-55 South | 22 |
| I-220 | 20 |
| Gallatin Street | 16 |
| Interstate 20 West | 12 |
Jackson at a glance
| Population | 141,449 |
| Land area | 111.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 71 | +143% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 67 | -5% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 74 | +9% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 74 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 Jackson
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson?
940 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson since 2015, with 27 deaths and 561 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson?
Truck crashes in Jackson peak in January, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson?
Since 2015, Jackson has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson compared with Mississippi?
Jackson records 56.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson?
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.