Jefferson Davis County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Davis 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 67 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson Davis County compares with Mississippi
Jefferson Davis County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson Davis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Jefferson Davis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jefferson Davis County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 17.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Jefferson Davis County has recorded 67 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jefferson Davis County is SR-13, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-35 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Davis County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson Davis County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson Davis County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| General Robert Blount Drive | 1 |
| Greens Creek Rd | 1 |
| Greens Creek Road | 1 |
| Hwy 184 Bypass | 1 |
| Hwy 84 West | 1 |
| Ms 13 | 1 |
Jefferson Davis County at a glance
| Population | 11,059 |
| Land area | 408.4 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $41,194 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson Davis 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 | 9 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson Davis County
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Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Davis County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County?
67 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson Davis County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 43 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Davis County?
April has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Davis County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jefferson Davis County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Davis County compared with Mississippi?
Jefferson Davis County records 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Davis 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.