Mantachie, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mantachie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mantachie and Itawamba County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Itawamba County numbers.
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 |
Itawamba County sits below Mississippi on 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Itawamba County: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across 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.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Mantachie since 2015, this page uses Itawamba County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
32% of truck crash reports in Itawamba County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mantachie is I-22, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Access Rd (1), CR-885 (1) and SR-363 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Mantachie fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Itawamba County.
- 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.
- 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 Itawamba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
| SR-371 | 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 |
Mantachie at a glance
| Population | 1,145 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 266 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38855) | $68,307 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38855) | $153,447 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mantachie
How common are truck crashes in Mantachie?
Since 2015, 282 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Itawamba County (102 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mantachie?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mantachie since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mantachie?
June has the most truck crashes in Itawamba County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mantachie?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Itawamba County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mantachie compare with Mississippi?
The yearly rate is 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Itawamba County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mantachie?
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.