Itawamba County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Itawamba 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
1 of 282 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Itawamba County compares with Mississippi
Itawamba County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Itawamba County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Itawamba County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.8 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Itawamba County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Itawamba County at a glance: 7.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Itawamba County. They injured 102 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Itawamba County is I-22, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Access Rd (1), SR-178 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Itawamba County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Itawamba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Itawamba County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 3 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-178 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
| SR-371 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Itawamba County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 43 |
| South Adams | 4 |
| Adams Street | 3 |
| Ms Highway 23 | 3 |
| Access Road | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| Bankhead Rd | 1 |
| Brown Rd Ne | 1 |
Itawamba County at a glance
| Population | 24,198 |
| Land area | 532.8 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,302 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Itawamba 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 | 8 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 27 | +64% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Itawamba County
ZIP codes in Itawamba County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Itawamba County
How common are truck crashes in Itawamba County?
282 truck crashes have been reported in Itawamba County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Itawamba County?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Itawamba County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Itawamba County?
June has the most truck crashes in Itawamba County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Itawamba County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Itawamba County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Itawamba County compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Itawamba County has 101.8 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Itawamba County?
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.