Terry, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Terry 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 sits below Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on injuries per crash.
The headline for Terry: I-55 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Terry.
Overview
Police reported 1,527 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hinds County since 2015: 909 people were injured and 66 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Terry had 23 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hinds County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 Terry is I-55, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-27 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Terry fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-55 | 5 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
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 |
Terry at a glance
| Population | 1,552 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 407 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39170) | $66,638 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39170) | $231,035 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 55 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Terry
How many truck crashes happen in Terry?
1,527 truck crashes have been reported in Hinds County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 909 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Terry?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Terry since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Terry?
January has the most truck crashes in Hinds County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Terry?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hinds County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Terry compared with Mississippi?
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 Terry?
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.