Gluckstadt, MS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gluckstadt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gluckstadt and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
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 has lower values than Mississippi for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 123 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Mississippi.
Overview
Police reported 529 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 270 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Gluckstadt had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Mississippi.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
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 within 10 miles of Gluckstadt is I-55, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2), CR-NISSAN Dr (1) and Nissan Parkway (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Mississippi: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Gluckstadt 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 9 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| 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 |
Gluckstadt at a glance
| Population | 3,394 |
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Density | 386 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 39110) | $125,506 |
| Median home value (ZIP 39110) | $363,037 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gluckstadt
How common are truck crashes in Gluckstadt?
Madison County has had 529 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 270 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gluckstadt?
I-55 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gluckstadt since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gluckstadt?
The worst month is April: 9.6% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gluckstadt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Gluckstadt 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 Gluckstadt?
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.