Heidelberg, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heidelberg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heidelberg and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Jasper County is lower on 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
Jasper County has recorded 215 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Heidelberg since 2015; patterns below come from Jasper County as a whole.
32% of truck crash reports in Jasper County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of Heidelberg with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd (1), SR-528 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Heidelberg fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 4 |
| CR-PLEASANT Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-528 | 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 |
Heidelberg at a glance
| Population | 607 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39439) | $34,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39439) | $102,154 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 18 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, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heidelberg
How many truck accidents are there in Heidelberg?
Since 2015, 215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (138 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Heidelberg?
I-59 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Heidelberg since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Heidelberg?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Heidelberg?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Heidelberg compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jasper County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Heidelberg?
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.