Holmes County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holmes 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
0 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Holmes County compares with Mississippi
Holmes County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Holmes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Holmes County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Holmes County has lower values than Mississippi for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Holmes County: 3.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Holmes County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-49 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Holmes County.
Route planning tips for Holmes County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Mississippi; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Holmes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| US-49 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Holmes County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 12 |
| Mile Post 165 | 2 |
| US-49E | 2 |
| Adams Road | 1 |
| Carrollton Ave | 1 |
| Cedar Street | 1 |
| Depot | 1 |
| Ebenezer Road | 1 |
Holmes County at a glance
| Population | 15,560 |
| Land area | 756.7 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $39,076 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Holmes 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +52% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +31% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Holmes County
ZIP codes in Holmes County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Holmes County
How many truck accidents are there in Holmes County?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Holmes County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 73 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Holmes County?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Holmes County: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Holmes County?
Truck crashes in Holmes County peak in April, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Holmes County?
Since 2015, Holmes County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Holmes County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Holmes County has 85.3 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Holmes County?
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.