Jasper County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jasper 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
6 of 215 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Mississippi
Jasper County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.9 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 23.7% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.5% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Jasper County has lower values than Mississippi for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jasper County: 9.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Since 2015, 215 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 138 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jasper County is SR-15, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-59 (4), SR-528 (2) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Jasper County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 6 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| SR-528 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 3 |
| County Road 23 | 2 |
| Cr 17 | 2 |
| Ms 15 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Ainsworth Drive | 1 |
| County Rd | 1 |
| County Road 21 | 1 |
Jasper County at a glance
| Population | 15,799 |
| Land area | 676.3 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,622 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 3 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +194% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +36% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +34% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jasper County
ZIP codes in Jasper County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jasper County
How common are truck crashes in Jasper County?
Jasper County has had 215 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jasper County?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Jasper County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jasper County?
September has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jasper County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jasper County compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 109.9 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jasper 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.