Tupelo, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tupelo: 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
6 of 365 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tupelo compares with Mississippi
Tupelo against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tupelo stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tupelo | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Tupelo is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tupelo: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 5.1 across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 365 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tupelo since 2015: 172 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Tupelo is I-22, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-145 (3), US-78 (2) and Barnes Crossing Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Tupelo fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tupelo.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tupelo
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| Barnes Crossing Rd | 1 |
| CR-885 | 1 |
| CR-BIRMINGHAM Ridge | 1 |
| Cs-South Eason Blvd | 1 |
| S Eason Blvd | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tupelo) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 22 |
| SR-45 | 21 |
| Mccullough Blvd | 17 |
| Eason Blvd | 10 |
| Cliff Gookin Blvd | 10 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
| SR-78 | 10 |
| West Main Street | 10 |
Tupelo at a glance
| Population | 37,775 |
| Land area | 64.4 sq mi |
| Density | 587 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tupelo 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 | 34 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | -28% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +7% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | +27% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 33 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, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tupelo
How many truck crashes happen in Tupelo?
Since 2015, 365 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tupelo (172 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tupelo?
I-22 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tupelo since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tupelo?
March has the most truck crashes in Tupelo, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tupelo?
Since 2015, Tupelo has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Tupelo compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Tupelo records 83.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tupelo?
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.