Alcorn State University, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alcorn State University: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alcorn State University and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Mississippi, Jefferson County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Jefferson County at a glance: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Alcorn State University since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
34% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Alcorn State University happened on US-61 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Alcorn State University fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Alcorn State University at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39096) | $48,864 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alcorn State University
How many truck accidents are there in Alcorn State University?
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 Alcorn State University?
February has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alcorn State University?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Alcorn State University compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 65.0 for Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alcorn State University?
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.