Nettleton, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nettleton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nettleton 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 |
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.
What stands out in Itawamba County: 7.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Overview
Itawamba County has recorded 282 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Nettleton had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Itawamba County numbers.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nettleton since 2015: SR-145 (1) and US-45 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Nettleton fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Itawamba County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-145 | 1 |
| US-45 | 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 |
Nettleton at a glance
| Population | 1,928 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 479 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38858) | $56,037 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38858) | $126,499 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nettleton
How many truck crashes happen in Nettleton?
282 truck crashes have been reported in Itawamba County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nettleton?
June has the most truck crashes in Itawamba County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nettleton?
Since 2015, Itawamba County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nettleton compare with Mississippi?
Itawamba County records 101.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nettleton?
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.