Madison County, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison 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
5 of 529 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Mississippi
Madison County against Mississippi and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Mississippi | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.3 | 65.0 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.54 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 24.0% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County sits below Mississippi on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Mississippi on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 123 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 1.6% for Mississippi.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 529 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Mississippi.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Mississippi.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Madison County is I-55, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (3), CR-MT Pilgrim Rd (1) and CR-NISSAN Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Mississippi.
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Mississippi; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 10 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-MT Pilgrim Rd | 1 |
| CR-NISSAN Dr | 1 |
| Nissan Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 33 |
| Nissan Parkway | 8 |
| West Peace Street | 7 |
| SR-49 | 5 |
| Covington Dr | 4 |
| Ms 16 | 4 |
| Covington Drive | 3 |
| East County Line Rd | 3 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 114,247 |
| Land area | 714.2 sq mi |
| Density | 160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,741 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +209% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 44 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 44 | -1% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madison County
ZIP codes in Madison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Madison County
How many truck crashes happen in Madison County?
Since 2015, 529 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (270 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Madison County?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Madison County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madison County?
April has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Madison County compare with Mississippi for truck crashes?
Madison County records 39.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 65.0 across Mississippi.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madison County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.