Itta Bena, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Itta Bena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Itta Bena and Leflore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leflore County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leflore County compares with Mississippi
Leflore County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leflore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leflore County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 24.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Mississippi, Leflore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Leflore County: 1 in 156 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leflore County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
Itta Bena had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Leflore County numbers.
21% of truck crash reports in Leflore County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Mississippi.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Mississippi: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-82 leads within 10 miles of Itta Bena with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Itta Bena fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Mississippi.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Leflore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 7 |
| US-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leflore County) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 6 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-49E | 3 |
| Carrollton Ave | 2 |
| Cypress Ave | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
Itta Bena at a glance
| Population | 1,516 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,074 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38941) | $38,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38941) | $90,162 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leflore 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +64% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | -16% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | -16% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Itta Bena
How many truck crashes happen in Itta Bena?
Leflore County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Itta Bena?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Itta Bena: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Itta Bena?
The worst month is September: 13.6% of truck crashes in Leflore County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Itta Bena?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Leflore County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Itta Bena compare with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Itta Bena?
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.