Helena, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Helena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Helena and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Mississippi
Jackson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson County: 1 in 38 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 868 truck crashes since 2015, with 463 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Helena since 2015; patterns below come from Jackson County as a whole.
26% of truck crash reports in Jackson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Helena with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-613 (2), SR-63 (2) and CR-GAUTIER Vancleave Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Helena fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| SR-613 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| CR-GAUTIER Vancleave Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Market St | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 39 |
| Bienville Blvd | 7 |
| Gautier Vancleave Road | 7 |
| Seaman Road | 6 |
| SR-63 | 6 |
| Market Street | 6 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| Old Spanish Trail | 4 |
Helena at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 46 | +95% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +22% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 80 | +41% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Helena
How common are truck crashes in Helena?
Jackson County has had 868 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 463 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Helena?
I-10 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Helena since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Helena?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Helena?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 23 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Helena compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Helena?
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.