Jefferson County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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
1 of 47 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Mississippi
Jefferson County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 65.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.9 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Jefferson County sits below Mississippi on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 10.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 5.1 in Mississippi.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 47 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 17.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jefferson County since 2015: SR-28 (2), SR-553 (1) and US-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Mississippi), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-553 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Block Foster Road | 1 |
| Dennis Cross Road | 1 |
| Farley Road | 1 |
| Geoghegan Road | 1 |
| Gilchrist Street | 1 |
| Harriston Rd | 1 |
| Ms Highway 28 | 1 |
| Perth Rd | 1 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 6,900 |
| Land area | 519.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,395 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 3 | +13% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +24% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson County?
47 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 25 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County?
February has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson County compare with Mississippi?
Jefferson County records 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.