Prentiss, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prentiss: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prentiss and Jefferson Davis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson Davis County numbers.
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 |
Jefferson Davis County has lower values than Mississippi for 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).
Jefferson Davis County at a glance: April worst month: 17.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 67 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson Davis County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Prentiss since 2015, this page uses Jefferson Davis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
25% of truck crash reports in Jefferson Davis County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prentiss since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (2) and US-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Prentiss fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Davis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
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 |
Prentiss at a glance
| Population | 911 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 305 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39474) | $35,586 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39474) | $85,724 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prentiss
How common are truck crashes in Prentiss?
Since 2015, 67 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson Davis County (43 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prentiss?
The worst month is April: 17.9% of truck crashes in Jefferson Davis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prentiss?
Since 2015, Jefferson Davis County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Prentiss compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
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 Prentiss?
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.