Mississippi Valley State University, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mississippi Valley State University: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mississippi Valley State University 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 |
Leflore County has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Leflore County: 1 in 156 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Leflore County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Mississippi Valley State University had 0 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
September has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mississippi Valley State University is US-82, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes 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 Mississippi Valley State University fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leflore County.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Mississippi; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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 |
Mississippi Valley State University at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 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 Mississippi Valley State University
How common are truck crashes in Mississippi Valley State University?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Leflore County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mississippi Valley State University?
US-82 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mississippi Valley State University since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mississippi Valley State University?
Truck crashes in Leflore County peak in September, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mississippi Valley State University?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Leflore County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Mississippi Valley State University compared with Mississippi?
Per 100,000 residents, Leflore County has 54.2 truck crashes a year; Mississippi has 65.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mississippi Valley 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.